ERIC Number: EJ1339965
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1068-1752
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Examining Required Special Education Coursework for Middle School Science Teachers: A Content Analysis of Course Descriptions
Barnes, Zachary
SRATE Journal, v30 n2 2021
The United States has seen an increase focus in science education at the same time that more students with disabilities (SWDs) are educated in a general education classroom. Because of this, science teachers must know how to implement best practices of working with SWDs. However, many science teachers report they do not feel prepared for this. This study explored required special education courses that middle school science pre-service teachers are required to take in the state of Tennessee. Overall, the majority of universities required only one course in special education. Themes of course descriptions and future directions are discussed.
Descriptors: Science Teachers, Preservice Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Required Courses, Special Education, Content Analysis, Course Descriptions, Students with Disabilities, Best Practices, Inclusion, Standards, Educational Legislation, Equal Education, Federal Legislation
Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators. Web site: http://www.srate.org/journal.html
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Tennessee
Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
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