Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Europen Journal of Education Studies, cilt.8, sa.10, ss.219-235, 2021 (Hakemli Dergi)
In this study, pre-service teachers' views on inclusive education were evaluated from a
quantitative research perspective. The survey model, one of the quantitative research
designs, was used. The sample of the study consists of 482 prospective teachers studying
at the same state university. The "Opinions Related to Mainstreaming Scale" was used to
evaluate the views of pre-service teachers about inclusion. In the study, frequency and
percentage values for each item were calculated for the data obtained from the study. In
addition, Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated to determine whether there was
a relationship between the sub-dimensions of the scale depending on the data collected.
Although the results of the research are generally positive, the opinions of the pre-service
teachers about inclusive education are inconsistent with each other, indicating that the
knowledge and skill levels of the pre-service teachers about students with special needs
are insufficient. It is important for a qualified inclusive education that teacher candidates
who will start working in schools in the future develop positive attitudes towards
inclusive education and have high levels of knowledge and skills.