Individual Adjustment Needs for Students in Regular Upper Secondary School

The aim of this study was to investigate student-environment fit and perceived need of adjustments for students in the regular upper secondary school, with and without a diagnosis. The students (n = 419) were interviewed with the assessment School Setting Interview. The results showed that for seven...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of educational research 2020-06, Vol.64 (4), p.589-600
Main Authors: Lidström, Helene, Hemmingsson, Helena, Ekbladh, Elin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
Clinical Diagnosis
Disability
Foreign Countries
Gender Differences
Inclusion
school Setting interview
Secondary School Students
Special Education
special educational needs
Special Needs Students
Student Attitudes
Student Characteristics
Student Needs
Students
support
Well Being
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Summary:The aim of this study was to investigate student-environment fit and perceived need of adjustments for students in the regular upper secondary school, with and without a diagnosis. The students (n = 419) were interviewed with the assessment School Setting Interview. The results showed that for seven of the 16 items, 60% or more of the students experienced that the demands of the school environment were not consistent with their abilities. Girls had a greater need of adjustments in eight of nine SSI school activities. The findings put an emphasis on the importance of recognizing the student's individual's need of adjustments, and on offering flexible support in order to enhance the student-environment-fit and well-being of students in need of special educational support.
ISSN:0031-3831
1470-1170
1470-1170
DOI:10.1080/00313831.2019.1595714