1. Objectifs

Intentions :
«The purpose of this research is to better understand the relationship between teacher self-efficacy as defined by Albert Bandura and general education elementary school teachers’ ability to create inclusive classrooms for Students with Learning Disabilities (SWLDs).» (p. iii)

Questions/Hypothèses :
«Guiding questions will include: How do levels of teacher self-efficacy affect inclusive education for LD [learning disabilities] students? What are the factors that are shaping low and high levels of teacher self-efficacy for inclusive education for LD students? How do teachers shape their understandings of LDs? What can be done to raise levels of teacher self-efficacy for inclusive education for LD students?» (p. 13)

2. Méthode

Échantillon/Matériau :
«Seven general classroom teachers and one education consultant from some elementary schools participated in this study. All seven general classroom teachers were women and the one consultant was male.» (p.iii)

Instruments :
-Guide d’entretien
-Questionnaires

Type de traitement des données :
Analyse de contenu

3. Résumé

«The teacher narratives do illustrate the links between teachers’ levels of self-efficacy and inclusive practices. They also support the literature indicating that the higher levels of self-efficacy result in higher levels of inclusive practices by the teachers but there are also many mitigating factors.» (p. iii) «Five out of eight participants indicated feelings of being overwhelmed in creating inclusive practices for SWLDs. Levels of self-efficacy increased through education, experience, and social mentoring. However, as indicated by participants, teacher initiative is ultimately necessary to ensure inclusive classrooms for SWLDs.» (p. 76-77) «Six out of eight participants [...] indicated parental involvement in the process of SWLDs’ education as being helpful. However, four participants [...] noted that communication barriers with parents can lead to misunderstanding about LDs, IEPs [Individual educational plan] and accommodations.» (p. 70)