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Adapted Physical Education: Where Does It Stand?, Danielle M. Wilkins
Adapted Physical Education: Where Does It Stand?, Danielle M. Wilkins
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Sixty-six teachers were surveyed regarding adapted physical education. The three types of teachers surveyed were physical education, special education, and general education. The teachers' perceptions to the importance and necessity of adapted physical education were analyzed. The findings showed most physical education teachers felt training was inadequate in their preservice program, as well as in professional development to teach students with disabilities. Discussion of the results and implications for further research are provided.
Teacher Awareness Of Social Emotional Learning Standards And Strategies, Mary Reynolds
Teacher Awareness Of Social Emotional Learning Standards And Strategies, Mary Reynolds
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This study investigated teacher knowledge and attitudes of both special education and general education teachers towards social emotional learning. A total of twenty-five certified special education teachers and twenty-five certified general education teachers were surveyed regarding their familiarity with the State of Illinois Social Emotional Learning Standards. Teachers’ perceptions of the competency of their higher education preparation and professional development to meet their students’ social emotional needs were solicited. The data gathered from this study suggests that universities should prepare teachers more adequately in the areas of social emotional learning. The data also supports that there is a need for …
Student Perceptions Of The Check-In/Check-Out Intervention, Kara Noland
Student Perceptions Of The Check-In/Check-Out Intervention, Kara Noland
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This study investigated student perceptions of the Check-In/Check-Out intervention. Twelve students, who participated in the Check-In/Check-Out intervention were surveyed regarding their opinions and understanding of procedures. The data gathered from this study suggests that educators should look closer at the implementation of Check-In/Check-Out as well as those students who are unresponsiveness to the intervention. Educational implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.