Snyder, Jodi
(2020)
A Study of Elementary Educators on Their Beliefs, Perceptions, Barriers, and Utilization of Small-Group Instruction.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
As education reform continues to evolve attempting to provide educational equality, federal mandates have resulted in requirements such as least restrictive environment pushing general educators to take the lead in instructing students with disabilities. With this change, evidence-based practices delivered through small-group instruction become a critical component of educating students with disabilities. Hence, the current study investigated perceptions and barriers of small-group instruction as well as the instructional practices of educators in an elementary setting. The results demonstrated that while educators believe small-group instruction is beneficial for all students and that many try to implement it daily, most have never met ideal levels of small-group instruction implementation. Barriers described by respondents aligned toprevious teacher reports of restrictions within an ever-increasing demand setting. Also consistent with research is a lack of preparation for educators resulting in limited readiness for the diverse learners appearing in general education classrooms.
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| Item Type: |
University of Pittsburgh ETD
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| Status: |
Unpublished |
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| Date: |
2 September 2020 |
| Date Type: |
Publication |
| Defense Date: |
8 July 2020 |
| Approval Date: |
2 September 2020 |
| Submission Date: |
22 July 2020 |
| Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
| Number of Pages: |
82 |
| Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
| Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Instruction and Learning |
| Degree: |
EdD - Doctor of Education |
| Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
| Refereed: |
Yes |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: |
small group instruction; special education |
| Date Deposited: |
02 Sep 2020 15:42 |
| Last Modified: |
02 Sep 2020 15:43 |
| URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/39420 |
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