Comparative study of competencies of teachers teaching students with special needs in primary manistream and special schools in the Czech Republic

Abstract

This study explores the competencies and perceptions of teachers teaching students with special needs in the primary mainstream and special schools. The study mainly focused on the four sub-scales competencies: teaching and teaching strategies, adaptation of curriculum, classroom management, assessments and on the perceptions of teachers teaching students with special needs. A total of 111 teachers from mainstream and special schools participated in this study. The competencies of teachers were examined using self-completion questionnaires followed by semi-structured interview in which 3 teachers each from mainstream and special schools were involved. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)

This study explores the competencies and perceptions of teachers teaching students with special needs in the primary mainstream and special schools. The study mainly focused on the four sub-scales competencies: teaching and teaching strategies, adaptation of curriculum, classroom management, assessments and on the perceptions of teachers teaching students with special needs. A total of 111 teachers from mainstream and special schools participated in this study. The competencies of teachers were examined using self-completion questionnaires followed by semi-structured interview in which 3 teachers each from mainstream and special schools were involved. Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org)