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VARIETY OF ROLES OF SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS TEACHERS AS PERCEIVED BY SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS TEACHERS
Masaryk University, Faculty of Education (CZECH REPUBLIC)
About this paper:
Appears in: INTED2023 Proceedings
Publication year: 2023
Pages: 3415-3422
ISBN: 978-84-09-49026-4
ISSN: 2340-1079
doi: 10.21125/inted.2023.0932
Conference name: 17th International Technology, Education and Development Conference
Dates: 6-8 March, 2023
Location: Valencia, Spain
Abstract:
In this contribution, we will discuss the role of special educational needs teachers in the contemporary school environment in the Czech Republic from their perspective. We will present selected findings of the first phase of our qualitative research based on qualitative interviews with participants. There were approached special education teachers with diverse specializations as research participants – professionals in the field of speech therapy, visual impairment, physical or intellectual disability, behavioral and emotional difficulties/disorders, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities. These were special educational needs teachers working in the field, i.e., in schools (elementary schools, special schools) and school facilities (counseling care centers, residential, educational facilities, etc.). We will offer partial insight into the profession and the professional experience of special educational needs teachers and an opportunity to reflect on their professional position, activities, and experience.
Keywords:
Special needs education, special education teacher, special educational needs, inclusive education, qualitative research, social inclusion.