New Waves - Educational Research & Development, Vol 13, No 1 (2010)

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Teaching Students with Disabilities in Regular Education Classes: Perceptions of Pre-Service Teachers from China and the United States

Daqi Li, Hong Ji

Abstract


This study examines the beliefs of pre-service teachers from China and the United States about teaching students with disabilities in regular education classes. The participants’ perceptions and level of confidence in teaching this special population are compared and analyzed. Findings of the study indicate that, overall, pre-service teachers from the two countries have favorable opinions of including students with disabilities in regular education classes, but at the same time feel inadequately prepared to teach this population.

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