ERIC Number: EJ1134270
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015
Pages: 21
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ISSN: EISSN-2325-7466
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Co-Teaching and Collaboration: Preservice Teachers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceived Sense of Efficacy in Teaching Students with Disabilities
Bowlin, Tamara M.; Bell, Sherry Mee; Coleman, Mari Beth; Cihak, David F.
Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, p37-57 Fall 2015
A quasi-experimental design and multiple regression analysis were used to examine responses of 153 preservice general and special education teachers as a function of (a) participation in an introductory special education course and (b) viewing a co-teaching video (Friend, 2005) versus observing an inclusive classroom. Based on responses to pre- and post-measures (30 test-bank items, Mastropieri & Scruggs, 2010; Preservice Inclusion Survey, Shippen, Crites, Houchins, Tamsey, & Simon, 2005; and Teacher's Sense of Efficacy Scale, Tschannen-Moran, & Woolfolk Hoy, 2001), results showed participants' knowledge, attitudes, and sense of efficacy increased significantly from pre-to post-course survey (p < 0.001). In addition, participants who viewed the co-teaching video scored significantly higher on self-efficacy (p = 0.04) than those who observed in vivo. However, there were no differences in knowledge or attitudes (p > 0.05) based on video versus observation. Finally, attitudes, but not knowledge, significantly predicted sense of efficacy (R[superscript 2] = 0.21). Implications for teacher preparation programs are discussed.
Descriptors: Team Teaching, Preservice Teachers, Quasiexperimental Design, Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Self Efficacy, Teacher Education Programs, Statistical Analysis, Introductory Courses, Inclusion, Online Surveys, Correlation, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Teacher Collaboration, Video Technology, Undergraduate Students, Observation, Multiple Regression Analysis, Teacher Effectiveness, Likert Scales
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Teacher Efficacy Scale
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