Parental Attitude towards the Special and Inclusive Education and Other Perspectives of Children with Visual Impairment
Journal Title: Journal of Disability Management and Rehabilitation - Year 2015, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The present study was intended to understand parents' attitude towards the special and inclusive education and other perspectives of their visually impaired children attending special and inclusive schools. Objetives: Study was undertaken with the objective of examining the attitude of parents towards the education of their visually impaired children attending special and inclusive schools. Sample: The study was conducted on parents of 20 visually impaired children aged 11-18 years, attending special and inclusive schools in Ludhiana. Design: The survey method was used to elicit information about their attitude towards special schools and inclusive schools. Tool: Data was collected using the (non standardized) attitude scale constructed by the investigator. Result: The study revealed a significant difference in the attitude of the parents of children with visual impairmen towards the concept of inclusive education, learning daily life skills and in the area of social and emotional behavior. Conclusion: The findings also highlights the fact that the parents of children with visual impairment attending inclusive schools showed a favorable attitude towards the teaching aspect in integrated schools.
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Nerotma Sharma
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