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General and special educators' basic information and experience with cleft palate
The Cleft Palate Journal
|July 1, 1982
Summary
Special educators possess more knowledge and experience with children with cleft palate than general educators. However, both groups require further education on cleft palate issues to better support these students.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Education
- Speech-Language Pathology
Background:
- Children with cleft palate require specialized support in educational settings.
- Educators play a crucial role in the habilitation of children with cleft palate.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge and experience of general and special educators regarding children with cleft palate.
- To identify educational needs for educators supporting this population.
Main Methods:
- A 25-item questionnaire was administered to 216 general and special educators.
- Data were analyzed to compare knowledge and experience levels between the two groups.
Main Results:
- Special educators demonstrated significantly greater knowledge and experience with cleft palate compared to general educators.
- Both groups reported deficiencies in basic information and limited practical experience with cleft palate and associated issues.
Conclusions:
- Educators, particularly general educators, need enhanced training on cleft palate.
- Continuing education programs are vital to equip educators for effective participation in the habilitation team for children with cleft palate.