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Examining the Beliefs of Montessori and Public-School Teachers Toward Inclusive Education Using the Theory of Planned Behavior
Available from: ProQuest - Dissertations and Theses
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Abstract/Notes: This study examines the differences between Montessori guides and public-school teachers regarding their knowledge and implementation of inclusive practices in the classroom using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). TPB claims that perceptions of attitudes, subjective norms, and behavioral control predict intentions to engage in a particular behavior. The present research utilized a mixed-methods approach to assess participants’ personal definitions of inclusive education and predict intention to perform inclusive practices from teachers’ attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. Because public-school teachers are required to attend training, they were predicted to be more knowledgeable than Montessori guides about inclusive practices. Sixty-six teachers participated, but contrary to predictions, definitions provided by both public-school teachers (n = 35) and Montessori guides (n = 31) indicated poor understanding of inclusion with no differences between groups. Analysis of the TPB variables revealed significant differences in attitudes with Montessori guides expressing more positive attitudes than public-school teachers. Qualitative analyses supported this result as Montessori guides used more positive emotional terms in their definitions than public-school teachers who used more neutral terms. Multiple regression analysis showed that the TPB model predicted intention to perform inclusive practices (R2 = .73) with only perceived behavioral control and past behavior statistically significant predictors. These results indicate that despite positive attitudes, participants may lack sufficient, concrete understanding of strategies that would allow them to carry out inclusive practices. Results revealed that training is needed to clarify the definition of inclusion and provide actionable tasks for implementing inclusion in the classroom.
Language: English
Published: Killeen, Texas, 2021
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Kosumikku kyōiku to shokubutsu / コスミック教育と植物 / Cosmic Education and Plants
Publication: Montessori Kyōiku / モンテッソーリ教育 [Montessori Education], no. 43
Date: 2010
Pages: 102-112
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Abstract/Notes: This is an article from Montessori Education, a Japanese language periodical published by the Japan Association Montessori.
Language: Japanese
ISSN: 0913-4220
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Field Notes [early childhood task force; distance training; planned schools; materials companies for sale; school fire; online conference; Mindspace closes; Vancouver University founder dies]
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 20, no. 2
Date: Winter 2008
Pages: 9-11
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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Buffalo [New York] Announces Expansion Plan
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 18, no. 2
Date: Winter 2006
Pages: 24
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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Experiences in Math and Science with Plants we Eat
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: The Constructive Triangle (1965-1973), vol. 7, no. 2
Date: Winter 1971-1972
Pages: 1-16
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Language: English
ISSN: 0010-700X
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Planning as If Parents Matter: Some Ideas to Building the Necessary Bridges between Home and School
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 5, no. 3
Date: Spring 1993
Pages: 11
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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Montessori Foundation Plans Video Series
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 9, no. 2
Date: Winter 1997
Pages: 30
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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Major Charter School Planned Near Denver
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 9, no. 4
Date: Summer 1997
Pages: 22
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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International Center Planned for Spain
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 10, no. 1
Date: Fall 1997
Pages: 30
Europe, Montessori method of education - History, Montessori method of education - Research, Montessori movement, Montessori-Palau International Research and Training Center (MIRTC), Southern Europe, Spain
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246
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Rome Meeting Planned for November 1996 [Montessori International Congress]
Available from: University of Connecticut Libraries - American Montessori Society Records
Publication: Public School Montessorian, vol. 8, no. 2
Date: Winter 1996
Pages: 30
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Language: English
ISSN: 1071-6246