THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL SUPPORT TEAM IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTENS
| Title | THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCHOOL SUPPORT TEAM IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION IN KINDERGARTENS |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2024 |
| Authors | Rochovská, I, Klein, V, Šilonová, V |
| Journal | Problems of Education in the 21st Century |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Start Page | 521-538 |
| Pagination | Continuous |
| Date Published | August/2024 |
| Type of Article | Original article |
| ISSN | 1822-7864 |
| Other Numbers | E-ISSN 2538-7111 |
| Keywords | inclusive education, kindergarten, preschool education, school special educator, school support team, teaching assistant |
| Abstract | Inclusive education presents a significant challenge for contemporary society. All children should have the opportunity to develop according to their educational needs within an inclusive environment. The effectiveness of the school support team plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. This research aimed to explore the perspectives of teaching staff in kindergartens, including headmasters, teachers, and teaching assistants, regarding inclusive education, with a specific focus on their views and attitudes towards the roles of school special educators and teaching assistants in preschool education. A mixed-methods research strategy was employed to achieve this aim. Data were collected using a self-constructed questionnaire containing both closed and open items, completed by 394 respondents from 142 kindergartens. The findings indicated that teaching staff perceived the existence of a school support team as having a positive impact on addressing various children's issues and enhancing teachers' work. These results contribute to a broader understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the members of a school support team in kindergartens. |
| URL | https://oaji.net/articles/2023/457-1723303141.pdf |
| DOI | 10.33225/pec/24.82.521 |
| Refereed Designation | Refereed |
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