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Martin Kudláèek1, Hana Válková1, Claudine Sherrill2
11 University of Palackỳ, Olomouc, Czech Republic.
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ
|February 15, 2017
Summary
This study validated the Czech Attitude Toward Teaching Individuals with Physical Disabilities in Physical Education (ATIPDPE) survey. The ATIPDPE effectively predicts Czech teachers' intentions to include students with physical disabilities in general physical education.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Psychology
- Sports Science
Background:
- Inclusive education is a growing focus in physical education.
- Understanding teachers' attitudes is crucial for successful inclusion.
- Existing tools may not adequately capture prospective teachers' intentions in the Czech context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide validity evidence for the Czech Attitude Toward Teaching Individuals with Physical Disabilities in Physical Education (ATIPDPE) survey.
- To assess the ATIPDPE's ability to predict prospective teachers' intentions regarding the inclusion of students with physical disabilities in general physical education (GPE).
Main Methods:
- Developed the ATIPDPE based on the Theory of Planned Behavior.
- Established content validity through expert review and pilot studies with 96 university students.
- Gathered construct validity data from 192 prospective teachers (145 GPE, 47 adapted PE) across three Czech universities.
- Employed bivariate correlations, hierarchical regression, and ANOVA for validity analysis.
Main Results:
- The ATIPDPE demonstrated good validity evidence.
- Expert reviews and pilot studies confirmed content validity.
- Statistical analyses (correlations, regression, ANOVA) supported the survey's construct validity.
- Internal consistency (alpha coefficients) ranged from .71 to .94.
Conclusions:
- The ATIPDPE is a valid instrument for measuring Czech prospective teachers' attitudes toward including students with physical disabilities in GPE.
- The findings support the use of the ATIPDPE to predict teachers' intentions in inclusive physical education settings.
- This research contributes to the development of effective tools for promoting inclusive practices in teacher education.
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