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Training Needs and Attitudes of Greek Educationalists on Good Autism Education Practice for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Katingo Giannoulis,
Marios Koukounaras Liagkis,
Katerina Laskaridou,
Karen Guldberg
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2021
Pages:
1-15
Received:
8 February 2021
Accepted:
18 February 2021
Published:
4 March 2021
Abstract: The current scoping study conducted in Greece aimed to explore the training needs and attitudes held by educationalists on inclusive education for pupils with autism. Whilst educational policies and practice advocate for inclusive education for children with autism, actual provision is segregated between mainstream, special schools and multi-disciplinary therapy centers. These centers operate under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and are certified by the Ministry of Education. They collaborate with schools to ensure the seamless inclusion of children with autism into school. Whilst Greek educationalists believe on principle that inclusion is essential in the quest to foster community presence and integration for children with autism, in practice there are barriers to inclusive education; primarily these include the current financial crisis and budget cuts in Education as well as an anxiety on the part of teachers on how best to practice inclusive education, whilst protecting and maintaining the safety of autistic children. This ambivalence stems from insufficient knowledge, skills and experience and has significant implications for children with special needs, their families and for society as a whole. The current study aimed to address this ambivalence by, as an initial step, ensuring that all teachers are granted appropriate training and professional support so that children with autism are given the opportunity to flourish within inclusive educational settings.
Abstract: The current scoping study conducted in Greece aimed to explore the training needs and attitudes held by educationalists on inclusive education for pupils with autism. Whilst educational policies and practice advocate for inclusive education for children with autism, actual provision is segregated between mainstream, special schools and multi-discip...
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The Attitude of Non-Government Primary School's Authority Toward Inclusive Education in Bangladesh
Asma Islam,
Sultana Nasreen,
Zakia Islam,
Nabila Ahmed,
Sadia Islam
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2021
Pages:
16-20
Received:
17 October 2020
Accepted:
30 November 2020
Published:
17 March 2021
Abstract: Introduction; Inclusive education has introduced and got special attention for the last few years in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is the country that emphasized the global agreement that protects the rights of children with disabilities. The Country has also taken several legislative and policy actions towards nationalizing these global commitments such as the Right to quality education to children with disabilities. The private schools of this country accommodate a big number of children and are not aware of the policy therefore it is important to explore the existing situation. Aim; the study aimed to find out the attitude of primary school authority about the inclusion of children with disabilities in their mainstream of the system. Method; Thirty Non-Governments Primary schools were selected conveniently which were situated in a different part of Dhaka city. A semi-structured questionnaire was developed and given to the school authority. The collected data analyzed qualitatively and presented in a narrative format. Result and discussion; Most of the school authority showed a positive attitude towards inclusion but they also identified several barriers predominantly the lack of physical accessibility and trained teachers. Conclusion and Recommendation; As Private schools are accommodating a massive amount of students in Bangladesh for education, it is very important to have an inclusive schooling system for special needs children in those private schools. The study found most of the school authorities have a positive attitude. Therefore, the Government and Nongovernment help is required.
Abstract: Introduction; Inclusive education has introduced and got special attention for the last few years in Bangladesh. Bangladesh is the country that emphasized the global agreement that protects the rights of children with disabilities. The Country has also taken several legislative and policy actions towards nationalizing these global commitments such ...
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Prevalence and Factors Related to Physical and Sexual Violence Among Female Technical School Students of Dilla, SNNPR, Ethiopia
Girma Worku Obsie,
Zeleke Girma Abeta
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2021
Pages:
21-25
Received:
8 December 2020
Accepted:
12 January 2021
Published:
17 March 2021
Abstract: Violence against women, is directly stated as gender-centered violence, these days commonly known as a serious human rights abuse, and gradually also as a significant public health problem that concerns of all services providing of society. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and Associated factors of sexual and physical violence among female technical school students in Dilla, South Nation Nationalities Peoples Region, Ethiopia in 2018. Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out an institution based survey using self-administered anonymous questionnaire among randomly selected 167 female students. Both binary and multivariate logistic regression were used to identify associated between dependent and independents variables at p-value less than 0.05 with 95% confidence intervals. Result: From study participants those who had not sexual partner (Adjusted Odd Ratio) AOR = 3.61, 95%CI: 1.8-14.7), having parents not living together (AOR = 1.93, 95%CI: 1.54-3.26) and age group between 18-22 years (AOR=2.62, 95%CI: 1.05-6.81) were significantly associated with physically violated whereas no family support (AOR = 2.75, 95%CI: 1.67-5.34) and no married (AOR= 3.32, 95%CI: 1.21-9.13) were significantly associated with sexually violated in this academic year. Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that sexual and physical violence are serious and prevailing problems among study subjects of Technical school. It is recommended that sexual and physical violence deserve need remedial action from policy makers, schools, parents, students and other concerning stakeholders are working on social works.
Abstract: Violence against women, is directly stated as gender-centered violence, these days commonly known as a serious human rights abuse, and gradually also as a significant public health problem that concerns of all services providing of society. Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence and Associated factors of sexual and physical...
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Social Support Programs and Teachers’ Performance in Private Primary Schools in Bomet County, Kenya
John Omariba Ogari,
Bula Hannah Orwa
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, March 2021
Pages:
26-33
Received:
1 April 2021
Accepted:
13 April 2021
Published:
23 April 2021
Abstract: Despite the use of social support programs, teacher’s performance in private primary schools is still very low. The research sought to evaluate influence of social support programs on teacher’s performance of different private-owned primary schools within Bomet County. In addition, the study was anchored functional theory of labor welfare. Moreover, descriptive research design was used in this research. The target population was 132 privately-owned primary schools in Bomet County. Stratified random sampling technique was employed in selecting 99 schools out of 132 schools. Both primary and secondary data was used. Secondary data on teacher’s performance was obtained from performance appraisal reports in the private primary schools while semi structured questionnaires were used in the collection of primary data. Assessment of the reliability as well as validity of research tool was done through a pilot test. The research tool generated both quantitative as well as qualitative data. Thematic analysis was utilized to analyze all qualitative data after which findings were presented in form of narrative. Further, quantitative data analysis was performed using both descriptive and also inferential statistics with help of statistical software known as the statistical package for social sciences. Presentations of results were done in tables and figures such as bar charts and pie charts. The relationship between the dependent variable and the independent variable was established through correlation and regression analysis. The study found that social support programs have a positive and a significant effect on teacher’s performance of schools located within Bomet County. Additionally, survey showed financial assistance, emotions support and guidance and counseling affect teacher’s performance in private primary schools within Bomet County. The study recommends the establishment of counseling department for teachers teaching in private primary school within Bomet County. Also this research recommends that the schools ought to start hiring counselors to advice teachers on social matters to enhance their morale and productivity in their schools.
Abstract: Despite the use of social support programs, teacher’s performance in private primary schools is still very low. The research sought to evaluate influence of social support programs on teacher’s performance of different private-owned primary schools within Bomet County. In addition, the study was anchored functional theory of labor welfare. Moreover...
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