Evaluation of Special Education Preparation Programs in the Field of Autism Spectrum in Saudi Arabia

The purpose of this study was to provide information about the effectiveness of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) preparation program of Saudi universities from the perceptions of pre-service teachers that are currently studying in autism program. It was also to provide information about the numbe...

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Published inInternational journal of special education Vol. 32; no. 4; pp. 746 - 766
Main Authors Alzahrani, Asma N, Brigham, Frederick J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published International Journal of Special Education 2017
Subjects
Accountability
Autism
Educational Quality
Educational Strategies
Foreign Countries
Gender Differences
Hypothesis Testing
Internship Programs
Knowledge Level
Likert Scales
Pervasive Developmental Disorders
Preservice Teacher Education
Program Effectiveness
Program Evaluation
Special Education
Special Education Teachers
Statistical Analysis
Student Satisfaction
Student Surveys
Saudi Arabia
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to provide information about the effectiveness of the autism spectrum disorders (ASD) preparation program of Saudi universities from the perceptions of pre-service teachers that are currently studying in autism program. It was also to provide information about the number of Saudi universities that offer personal preparation programs for special education teachers preparing to serve individuals with ASD. An ANOVA was conducted to compare the level of satisfaction in five domain areas assessed across university training programs. The results indicated that, overall, students were satisfied with the special education programs quality offered in various Saudi Universities. Only a few concerns related to the ASD teacher's preparation programs have been found. There are public calls for Saudi Arabia higher-education institutions to be accountable to the importance of producing well-prepared professionals to work with ASD students.
ISSN:0827-3383