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Delivering Instruction During The Pandemic: Insights For Special Education Administrators And Teacher Preparation Programs, Sarah Semon Ph.D., Khalid M. Abu-Alghayth Ph.D., Zorka Karanxha Ph.D., Nicholas Catania Ph.D. Oct 2022

Delivering Instruction During The Pandemic: Insights For Special Education Administrators And Teacher Preparation Programs, Sarah Semon Ph.D., Khalid M. Abu-Alghayth Ph.D., Zorka Karanxha Ph.D., Nicholas Catania Ph.D.

International Journal for Research in Education

This study examined considerations for delivering online instruction and related services to students with disabilities. The purpose of the study was to uncover teachers’ reflections about their experiences with online learning for students with disabilities as a response to COVID-19. We used an online open-ended survey to collect reflections from practicing teachers, who were graduates of a special education program at a university in Florida. Our findings highlighted challenges and unanticipated benefits of online service delivery. We discussed how administrators should streamline instructional-delivery platforms and procedures for teachers, students, and families. We recommended ensuring that Individualized Education Planning (IEP) teams …


The Role Of Sustainable Development In Supporting The Education Of Students With Disabilities From Teachers’ And Special Education Department Pre-Service Teachers’ Viewpoints, Nouf Rashdan Almutairi Dr., Eman Mahmoud Alashmaoie Dr. Nov 2021

The Role Of Sustainable Development In Supporting The Education Of Students With Disabilities From Teachers’ And Special Education Department Pre-Service Teachers’ Viewpoints, Nouf Rashdan Almutairi Dr., Eman Mahmoud Alashmaoie Dr.

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to identify the role of sustainable development in supporting the education of students with disabilities from the viewpoint of special education teachers and pre-service teachers. The sample consisted of 42 teachers and 35 pre-service teachers. The researchers used a survey about the role of sustainable development in supporting learning of students with learning disabilities, which consisted of 40 items divided into four domains. The results showed that sustainable development plays a big role in supporting education of students with disabilities from the point of view of both their teachers and pre-service teachers. There were no statistically significant …


The Relationship Between Social Comparison, Depression, And Interpersonal Orientation Among Normal, Gifted, And Disabled Female Students In Makkah Secondary Schools, Mariam Hameed Allahyani Dr Oct 2020

The Relationship Between Social Comparison, Depression, And Interpersonal Orientation Among Normal, Gifted, And Disabled Female Students In Makkah Secondary Schools, Mariam Hameed Allahyani Dr

International Journal for Research in Education

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between social comparison, depression, and interpersonal orientation among normal, gifted and disabled female students in Makkah secondary schools. The study tools consisted of the Iowa-Netherlands Comparison Orientation Measure (INCOM), the translated version of Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and the Interpersonal Orientation Scale. The study participants comprised 185 secondary female students: 109 normal students, 46 gifted students, and 30 students with special needs. The results showed a non-significant negative correlation between social comparison, depression, and interpersonal orientation among gifted students, while there was a significant correlation between depression and social comparison …