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Special Education Teachers' Perceptions and Intentions Toward Data Collection.
Lisa A Ruble1, John H McGrew2, Wing Hang Wong1
1University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
Journal of Early Intervention
|February 19, 2019
Summary
Special educators struggle with data-based decision making. Perceived behavioral control, not just intention, is key for actual data collection in early childhood special education.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Psychology
Background:
- Data-based decision making (DBDM) is an evidence-based practice crucial for effective education.
- Many special educators face challenges integrating DBDM into daily routines.
- Understanding factors influencing data collection is vital for improving educational outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate influences on early childhood special educators' intentions and behaviors regarding data collection.
- To apply the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to understand these influences.
- To identify key predictors of actual data collection in special education settings.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework.
- Assessed attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control related to data collection.
- Measured teacher self-efficacy and administrative support.
- Correlated these factors with both intention and actual data collection behaviors.
Main Results:
- Attitude, social norms, and perceived behavioral control positively correlated with intention to collect data.
- Only perceived behavioral control of barriers positively correlated with actual data collection.
- Perceived behavioral control explained the most variance in actual data collection behavior.
- Teacher self-efficacy and administrative support correlated with intention but not behavior.
Conclusions:
- Perceived behavioral control is a critical factor for enabling actual data collection among special educators.
- Interventions should focus on enhancing perceived control to improve data collection practices.
- Addressing barriers is essential for successful implementation of data-based decision making in education.
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