ERIC Number: EJ1161463
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Dec
Pages: 19
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ISSN: ISSN-2310-0869
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Head Teachers and Teachers as Pioneers in Facilitating Dyslexic Children in Primary Mainstream Schools
Jaka, Fahima Salman
Journal of Education and Educational Development, v2 n2 p172-190 Dec 2015
This study explores the perceptions of school heads and teachers in facilitating young dyslexic children in primary mainstream schools of Pakistan. Through purposive sampling, the researcher selected eight participants: Four primary school heads and four primary teachers from elite schools of Karachi. The research instrument selected for this study was in-depth interviews to get a deeper insight of school heads' and teachers' perceptions regarding the facilitation of dyslexic children. The findings revealed that children with dyslexia face many emotional and academic problems and only a few elite schools provide policy to facilitate them in mainstream education. Findings showed that some schools hired remedial teaching services or special education services and the school heads and primary teachers put in immense effort in preparing intervention plans and evaluation plans to suit individual and young dyslexic children needs. It was also suggested that positivity of the learning environment depends upon the teachers. The findings further disclosed that unlike the more developed nations, apart from a few elite schools in Pakistan, there is no importance paid to professional training related to dyslexia.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Principals, Elementary School Teachers, Administrator Role, Teacher Role, Interviews, Dyslexia, At Risk Students, Emotional Disturbances, Academic Achievement, Student Needs, Mainstreaming, Low Achievement, Educational Environment, Faculty Development, Teacher Competencies, Qualitative Research, Intervention
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pakistan (Karachi)
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