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Ghaleb H Alnahdi1, Arwa Alwadei2, Nuha Alharbi1
1Special Education Department, College of Education, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi Arabia.
Background/Aims:
In Saudi Arabia, students with intellectual disabilities (ID) receive some of their education through textbooks. However, using textbooks with students with ID contradicts the principles of providing services based on individuals with ID needs personalized plans to develop their individual abilities. This study aimed to investigate family and teacher perceptions of middle and high school curricula for students with ID in Saudi Arabia. This study focused specifically on the extent to which these curricula contribute to the development of academic and life skills among these students.
Method And Procedure:
A 21-item scale was used to measure the perceptions of family members and teachers of individuals with intellectual disability. The scale validity and reliability were examined and supported. The sample comprised of 113 family members and 111 teachers of students with ID.
Outcomes And Results:
Family members and teachers both expressed low satisfaction regarding the improvement in academic and life skills of students as a result of the current curricular in the surveyed programs. Additionally, they conveyed dissatisfaction with the overall outcomes of services provided for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Conclusions And Implications:
This study highlights the inadequacies of a one-size-fits-all approach to designing curricula for students with ID. There is a need to improve and enhance curriculum content to meet the diverse learning needs of these individuals.
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