Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ611829
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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"I Believe in Inclusion, But...": Regular Education Early Childhood Teachers' Perceptions of Successful Inclusion.
Smith, Mary K.; Smith, Kenneth
Journal of Research in Childhood Education, v14 n2 p161-80 Spr-Sum 2000
Identified kindergarten through third grade teachers' perceptions of factors related to success of inclusive classrooms. Found that teachers shared a strong belief in the fundamental value of inclusion. Themes affecting perceptions indicated a need for more adequate and focused training, better consideration of classroom load factors, more reliable support, and more time to meet increased planning and collaborative demands. (Author/KB)
Descriptors: Beliefs, Class Size, Early Childhood Education, Educational Planning, Elementary School Teachers, Inclusive Schools, Preschool Teachers, Professional Development, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Special Needs Students, Teacher Administrator Relationship, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Collaboration, Teacher Qualifications, Teacher Student Ratio
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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