Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Candidates’ Perceived Preparedness and Attitudes Toward Inclusion

Authors

Jewel Mahoe, University of Northern ColoradoFollow

Faculty Sponsor

Philip Frye

Abstract

The aim of this research is to recognize teacher candidates’ attitudes towards inclusion and perceived preparedness regarding special education. Research was conducted using a survey. The survey was administered to students by paper or online via Qualtrics. Over 100 responses were collected from undergraduate students. Data from the surveys were compiled to analyze correlations. It is anticipated that data correlations will display a trend of neutral or low confidence levels in individuals’ abilities. The results of this research will ultimately provide key information to target skills that elementary education teacher candidates feel they are lacking within the existing special education courses.

Recommended Citation

Mahoe, Jewel (2019) "Undergraduate Elementary Teacher Candidates’ Perceived Preparedness and Attitudes Toward Inclusion," Ursidae: The Undergraduate Research Journal at the University of Northern Colorado: Vol. 6: No. 2, Article 9.
Available at: https://digscholarship.unco.edu/urj/vol6/iss2/9

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