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Student teachers’ knowledge of the individuals with disabilities education act
Kessel, John Wingenbach, Gary Lawver, David
Kessel, John
Wingenbach, Gary
Lawver, David
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Are student teachers in the southern region knowledgeable about teaching students with special needs? The purpose of this study was to describe agricultural education student teachers’ knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, disabling conditions, and special education laws. The population was student teachers (N = 335) from the American Association of Agricultural Education southern region. Respondents participated in a student teaching experience during the 2005 spring semester. Overall, 74.5% felt prepared to teach special needs students in agricultural education classrooms and laboratories. However, this feeling of preparedness was primarily centered on developing an individual education plan. Mean scores for the total correct esponse to the knowledge assessment was 57%. Respondents were marginally knowledgeable about five special education criterion (providing least restrictive environment; providing appropriate and challenging curriculum for all; nderstanding special education laws; deaf- or hearing-impaired; and emotional/behavior disorder). Student teachers may be ill-prepared to meet the challenges of accommodating special needs students in agricultural education classrooms and laboratories. Agriculture teachers who are unaware of special education laws and/or issues that may impact their local programs should request inservice workshops, materials, and/or network with teachers who have experience in teaching special needs populations.
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2009-07
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