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Peer reviewedMcLeskey, James; Waldron, Nancy L.; So, Tak-shing H.; Swanson, Kristin; Loveland, Tracy – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2001
A study compared perspectives of 78 teachers in inclusive schools and 84 teachers in non-inclusive schools. The inclusion teachers had significantly more positive perspectives regarding inclusion. The groups differed regarding how well prepared their school was for inclusion, concern with teachers' roles, and concern with the effect of inclusion.…
Descriptors: Attitudes toward Disabilities, Disabilities, Educational Environment, Elementary Education
Peer reviewedWaldron, Nancy L.; McLeskey, James; Pacchiano, Debra – Teacher Education and Special Education, 1999
A study interviewed 46 teachers who were teaching in inclusive settings regarding academic achievement, social relationships, and classroom behavior of students with mild disabilities. Teachers perceived students were benefiting from inclusive placements both academically and socially. In addition, fewer students with disabilities manifested…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools
Inclusion and School Change: Teacher Perceptions Regarding Curricular and Instructional Adaptations.
Peer reviewedMcLeskey, James; Waldron, Nancy L. – Teacher Education and Special Education, 2002
Qualitative methods were used to examine teacher perceptions regarding curriculum and instructional changes made as inclusive programs for students with mild disabilities were developed and implemented in six elementary schools. Teachers reported fundamental changes had occurred related to curricular requirements, instructional methods, methods of…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Change, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
