Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine parents’ attitudes toward inclusion of their children with disabilities in general education and to associate their perspectives with parent variables (e.g. education) and child variables (e.g. age, severity of disability). The sample consisted of parents (51 mothers, 68 fathers) of children with disabilities, residing in Thessaly region. Each parent completed the Attitude Toward Inclusion/ Mainstreaming'' scale (Leyser and Kirk, 2004), composed of 18 items selected and adapted for parent respondents that assess scores for the factors of benefits, satisfaction, teacher ability and inclusion support, and child rights. The results of the study revealed children’s age and gender as the factors that mainly influence parents’ views regarding inclusion. In the lights of the findings useful conclusions were drawn and the concept of inclusion in Greek education settings was further analyzed.
Repository Citation
Dimitrios, K.,
Georgia, V.,
Eleni, Z.,
& Asterios, P.
(2008).
Parental Attitudes Regarding Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Greek Education Settings,
Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education, 2
(3).
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