Abstract
This paper describes the development of an improved scale for measuring sentiments, attitudes and concerns about inclusive education in pre-service teachers based on an examination of data gathered from 996 pre-service teachers from five tertiary institutions using a modified version of the Interactions with People with Disabilities scale (Forlin, Jobling & Carroll, 2001; Gething, 1991, 1994), the Concerns about Inclusive Education Scale (Sharma & Desai, 2002), and the Attitudes Toward Inclusive Education Scale (Wilczenski, 1992, 1995). Based on the results of principal component analyses, conceptual judgments made by the research team, and a critique of content and format from an 'expert group', a new scale, the Sentiments, Attitudes and Concerns about Inclusive Education scale (SACIE), is developed. The rationale behind the development of the scale is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 151-160 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | International Journal of Special Education |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Education
- Rehabilitation