Abstract
Objectives
Classroom teaching practices determine the success of inclusive
education. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and the Big Five personality model, the study examined the impact of teacher personality and beliefs on implementing inclusive strategies.
Method
Primary school teachers (n=150) completed questionnaires assessing TPB cognitions (attitudes, social norms, perceptions of control, intentions) towards using inclusive strategies and The Big Five Personality Index. Inclusive behaviours were recorded one month later.
Results
Regression analysis tested the predictive utility of the TPB on inclusive behaviours. The influence of personality on TPB components was also examined.
Conclusion
Teacher belief and personality factors predicting inclusive teaching
behaviours are identified. Their importance to the education of children with intellectual disabilities will be discussed.
Classroom teaching practices determine the success of inclusive
education. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and the Big Five personality model, the study examined the impact of teacher personality and beliefs on implementing inclusive strategies.
Method
Primary school teachers (n=150) completed questionnaires assessing TPB cognitions (attitudes, social norms, perceptions of control, intentions) towards using inclusive strategies and The Big Five Personality Index. Inclusive behaviours were recorded one month later.
Results
Regression analysis tested the predictive utility of the TPB on inclusive behaviours. The influence of personality on TPB components was also examined.
Conclusion
Teacher belief and personality factors predicting inclusive teaching
behaviours are identified. Their importance to the education of children with intellectual disabilities will be discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 3 Sept 2014 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference 2014 - Hotel Casa 400, Amsterdam, Netherlands Duration: 3 Sept 2014 → 5 Sept 2014 https://www1.bps.org.uk/networks-and-communities/member-microsite/developmental-psychology-section/previous-conferences |
Conference
| Conference | BPS Developmental Section Annual Conference 2014 |
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| Country/Territory | Netherlands |
| City | Amsterdam |
| Period | 3/09/14 → 5/09/14 |
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