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Differences Between Regular and Special Education Teachers on Beliefs, Pedagogical and Professional Knowledge & Skills
(2009) Awakimian El-Hajj, Ani
The present study investigated differences between the regular and the special education teachers using a self-analysis Questionnaire. The questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting data from three groups (N=120): The "regular group" which is the regular education teacher; the "regular-mixed group" which is the regular education teacher who teaches regular and special needs students in general education class; and the "special education group." Special and regular education teachers rated 33 statements using "yes," "no," or "undecided." It was hypothesized that the regular education teacher and the special education teacher differ in terms of belief about teaching philosophy, pedagogy, and professional knowledge and skills. It is hoped that this study might be a backbone to improve the education and teacher training programs to ensure the teaching of diverse and special needs students in inclusive settings.