Teacher's Perception towards Integration of Learning Disabled Students into Regular Class Room – A Study in Dubai & Abu Dhabi Schools

This study investigates the regular school teacher's ability to handle students with learning disability and their understanding and acceptance level to integrate the LD students into the regular school set up in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A 5 point scale consisting 25 items was designed to collect d...

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Published in:Procedia, social and behavioral sciences social and behavioral sciences, 2015-11, Vol.211, p.605-611
Main Authors: Dev, Smitha, Kumar, Jaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Integration
Learning Disability
Perception
Special education programme
Underachievers
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Summary:This study investigates the regular school teacher's ability to handle students with learning disability and their understanding and acceptance level to integrate the LD students into the regular school set up in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. A 5 point scale consisting 25 items was designed to collect data from schools. Statistical techniques like. t- Test and ANOVA was used to find the difference in perception among teachers. This study can propose suggestions to the school authorities and also guide them on the specific requirements of resources to meet the needs of students with LD.
ISSN:1877-0428
1877-0428
DOI:10.1016/j.sbspro.2015.11.079