Teacher\u27s attituted towards teaching as a determinant of their readiness for additional professional special education

Proces edukacijske integracije učenika usporenog kognitivnog razvoja u redovnim školama u Republici Hrvatskoj provodi se više od dva desetljeća. Rezultati znanstvenih istraživanja kao i analiza stanja u praksi ukazuju na prisustvo, ali i načine prevladavanja brojnih teškoća koje usporavaju njihovo uspješno provođenje.Jedna od značajnih pretpostavki uspješne edukacijske integracije je stručno usavršavanje učitelja za rad s učenicima s posebnim potrebama. U skladu s navedenim može se ustvrditi da je dodiplomski studij učitelja za takav rad neophodan. S ciljem prevladavanja teškoća koje su svakodnevno prisutne u razredima u koje su uključeni učenici usporenog kognitivnog razvoja kreirana je, primjenjena i praćena učinkovitost dodatnog programa za stručno usavršavanje učitelja pod nazivom " Edukacija učitelja za integraciju učenika s posebnim potrebama." Rezultati ovog istraživanja dobiveni su na temelju 98 ispitanih učitelja te pokazuju kako odluka učitelja o potrebi dodatnog stručnog usavršavanja značajno ovisi i o stavu učitelja prema poučavanju.The process of the educational integration of pupils with delayed cognitive development into regular schools in Republic Croatia has continued for over two decades. Results of scientific investigations, as well as practical experience, show the difficulties but at the same time the ways of overcoming the numerous difficulties which are slowing down its realization.One of the very important assumptions about successful educational integration of pupls with delayed cognitive development is a teacher\u27s additional professional preparation for working with these pupils. The undergraduate education of teachers is insufficient and inadequate. To overcome difficulties in everyday classroom activities, a special program "Education of teachers nad integration of pupils with special needs was created, applied and evaluated.The results of the investigation on a sample of 98 teachers show that a teacher9s decision to enroll in an additional special education program depends significantly on the teacher\u27s attitudes towards teaching

Algunos indicadores de satisfacción para el apoyo de estudiantes con discapacidad en Educación Secundaria en Croacia

The aim of this paper is to determine the level of satisfaction with the support to students with disabilities in Croatian high schools from their point of view but also from the perspective of their parents, principals, professional coordinators, high school teachers and vocational teachers. The sample consists of 870 students with disabilities, 90 parents, 17 principals, 41 professional coordinators, 115 teachers and 61 vocational teachers. Four measuring instruments were used in these papers which were made especially for the purpose of this research. The samples of examinees have shown significant differences in the assessments of satisfaction with the support system for students with disabilities in secondary education. This paper describes the nature of these differences.El objetivo de este trabajo es determinar el nivel de satisfacción del apoyo que reciben estudiantes con discapacidad en las escuelas croatas de educación secundaria desde su propio punto de vista, y también desde la perspectiva de sus padres, directores, coordinadores profesionales, profesores de secundaria y profesores de formación profesional. La muestra se compone de 870 estudiantes con discapacidad, 90 padres, 17 directores, 41 coordinadores profesionales, 115 profesores y 61 profesores de formación profesional. Para la recogida de datos se utilizaron cuatro instrumentos de medición, construidos especialmente para la investigación que se presenta. Los resultados muestran diferencias significativas en las evaluaciones de satisfacción con el sistema de apoyo para los estudiantes con discapacidad en la educación secundaria. En este trabajo se describe la naturaleza de estas diferencias

Some aspects of early intervention in childhood researches

Rano djetinjstvo najkritičnije je razdoblje u razvoju svakog djeteta jer je iznimno važno za stjecanje ranog iskustva i razvoja mozga u cijelosti. Klinička iskustva pokazala su da se ranom intenzivnom primjenom programa stimulacije mogu postižu veliki rezultati. Problem opisanog istraživanja odnosi se na brojne prepreke koje priječe sustavno i potpuno provođenje rane intervencije u Hrvatskoj. Cilj istraživanja bio je ispitati odjeke suvremenih zbivanja rane intervencije na podru ju Zagreba te provjeriti informiranost mladih roditelja koji nisu direktno pogođeni ovim problemom. Istraživanjem su obuhva!ena 82 roditelja djece s teškoćama u razvoju iz različitih udruga, ustanova i centara na području Grada Zagreba te 200 roditelja djece tipičnog razvoja iz redovnih vrtića Grada Zagreba. Dobiveni rezultati ukazuju na nezadovoljstvo roditelja djece s teškoćama u razvoju pravovremenoš!u i kvalitetom informiranja o mogućim tretmanima i rehabilitaciji djeteta kao i suradnjom među stručnjacima različitih struka. Rezultati ispitivanja informiranosti dobiveni na uzorku roditelja djece tipičnog razvoja, pokazuju nedovoljnu informiranost ispitanih roditelja o području rada edukacijsko-rehabilitacijskog stručnjaka. Također, ističe se nedovoljna informiranost o važnosti ranog uključivanja u rehabilitacijski tretman kao i o mjestima gdje mogu potražiti pomoć i savjet ukoliko primijete odstupanje kod svoga djeteta. Sve to ukazuje na potrebu informiranja javnosti, te sadašnjih i budućih roditelja, o važnosti rane intervencije u djetinjstvu. Isto tako i na potrebu bolje suradnje i timskog rada među stručnjacima različitih medicinskih i pomagačkih struka.Early childhood is the most critical period in the development of every child because it is extremely important for the acquisition of early experience and brain development in their entirety. The reason for stressing the importance of early action and the inclusion of children in treatment is the ability of brain tissue of children in that period to maintain functional capacity by substituting damaged tissue with some other nervous tissues. Clinical experience has shown that early intensive application of stimulation can achieve great results. The problem of the described research refers to numerous barriers that prevent full and systematic implementation of early intervention in Croatia. The aim of research was to investigate repercussions of contemporary events of early intervention in the area of Zagreb and check the degree of information of young parents who are not directly affected by this problem. The study includes 82 parents of children with disabilities in the development of various associations, institutions and centers in the area of City Zagreb and 200 parents of children with typical development that are included in regular kindergartens in the City of Zagreb. Obtained results suggest dissatisfaction of the parents of children with disabilities in development with the quality of information about possible treatments and rehabilitation of the child as well as cooperation among experts of different professions. Results of information obtained on a sample of parents of children with typical development, show insufficient awareness surveyed parents about the field of special educator ‘s work. Also, is notable insufficient awareness of the importance of early involvement in rehabilitation treatment as well as the places where they can seek help and advice in case they notice discrepancies with their child. All this points out the need for informing the public and present and future parents about the importance of early interventions in childhood. It also points out the need for better cooperation and teamwork among experts of different medical and supporting professions