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Navigating special education labels is complex, and it matters for education equity
Laura Perez Gonzalez , Toronto Metropolitan University ; Henry Parada , Toronto Metropolitan University , and Veronica Escobar Olivo , Toronto Metropolitan University
Schools have a long way to go to offer equitable learning opportunities, especially in French immersion
Diana Burchell , University of Toronto ; Becky Xi Chen , University of Toronto ; Elizabeth Kay-Raining Bird , Dalhousie University , and Roksana Dobrin-De Grace , Toronto Metropolitan University
Daily report cards can decrease disruptions for children with ADHD
Gregory Fabiano , Florida International University
Achieving full inclusion in schools: Lessons from New Brunswick
Melissa Dockrill Garrett , University of New Brunswick and Andrea Garner , University of New Brunswick
Pandemic shut down many special education services – how parents can help their kids catch up
Mitchell Yell , University of South Carolina
Police response to 5-year -old boy who left school was problematic from the start
Elizabeth K. Anthony , Arizona State University
Decades after special education law and key ruling, updates still languish
Charles J. Russo , University of Dayton
ADHD: Medication alone doesn’t improve classroom learning for children – new research
William E. Pelham Jr. , Florida International University
Students of color in special education are less likely to get the help they need – here are 3 ways teachers can do better
Mildred Boveda , Penn State
Students with disabilities are not getting help to address lost opportunities
John McKenna , UMass Lowell
5 tips to help preschoolers with special needs during the pandemic
Michele L. Stites , University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Susan Sonnenschein , University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Children on individual education plans: What parents need to know, and 4 questions they should ask
Tori Trajanovski , York University, Canada
3 ways music educators can help students with autism develop their emotions
Dawn R. Mitchell White , University of South Florida
‘Generation C’: Why investing in early childhood is critical after COVID-19
David Philpott , Memorial University of Newfoundland
Federal spending covers only 8% of public school budgets
David S. Knight , University of Washington
Coronavirus: Distance learning poses challenges for some families of children with disabilities
Jess Whitley , L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
How lockdown could affect South Africa’s children with special needs
Athena Pedro , University of the Western Cape ; Dr Bronwyn Mthimunye , University of the Western Cape , and Ella Bust , University of the Western Cape
5 tips to help parents navigate the unique needs of children with autism learning from home
Amanda Webster , University of Wollongong
Ontario’s high school e-learning still hasn’t addressed students with special needs
Pam Millett , York University, Canada
Excluded and refused enrolment: report shows illegal practices against students with disabilities in Australian schools
Kathy Cologon , Macquarie University
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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Improving Peer-to-Peer Learning for Students with Extensive Support Needs in Inclusive Classrooms , Zachary Michael Deets (Dissertation)
Behavior Training for Educators: What Training do Educators Need to Support Students with Challenging Behaviors? , Michelle R. Milburn (Dissertation)
Beyond First Thoughts: Understanding the Essence of Equitable Decision-Making, A Phenomenological Study, White Practitioners as Equitable Educational Decision-Makers , Zinnia Un (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
An Examination of Educator Perspectives on Career and College Pathways for Black, Indigenous, and Students of Color with Disabilities , Rachel Anne Herrick (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
"It's Not by Accident": Examining Leadership Efforts to Disrupt Oregon's Segregated K-12 Education System , Michael Eric Salitore (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Inclusion for Speech-Language Pathology Minority Graduate Students , Teresa Michelle Roberts (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
Early Intervention Referral Outcomes for Children at Increased Risk of Experiencing Developmental Delays , Kristi Laurine Atkins (Dissertation)
Impact of Professional Development on Accessible Early Literacy Content for Preschool Children with Disabilities in Public Library Storytime , Melissa Pebly (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
The Impact of Online Professional Development on the Assessment Efficacy of Novice Itinerant Teachers of Students with Multiple Disabilities Including Visual Impairments , Jacqulyn Anne Donnenwirth Daniels (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
A Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Parents of Young Children with Autism Receiving Special Education Services , Donna Marie Barrow (Dissertation)
A Brief Intervention to Increase the Use of Precorrection and Praise by Elementary School Teachers , Dustin Bindreiff (Dissertation)
The Voices of Special Educators: How Do Special Educators Teach English Language Learners Who are Receiving Special Education Services? , Elizabeth Ann DuBois (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
An Investigation of School-Based Specific Learning Disability Identification , Bonnie Heather Bartos (Dissertation)
Desirable Conversations: Sexuality and Women with Intellectual Disabilities , Neera Malhotra (Dissertation)
An Examination of School Readiness: How Is the Construct Defined for Children Who Are Blind? , Lisa Joann McConachie (Dissertation)
The Efficacy and Feasibility of a Context-Specific Autism Behavior Rating Tool with Real Time Data Collection Methods from the Perspectives of Clinicians, Educators, and Parents , Kathleen Marie Panaccione (Dissertation)
Exploring the Impact of an LD Diagnosis on the Self-Determination of Women in Poverty , Cynthia Jakes Stadel (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
Adjustment to College among Lower Division Students with Disabilities: An Exploratory Study , Kristy Lee Ann McNulty (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
The Effect of Teacher-Identified Classroom Management , Monica Rose Root (Thesis)
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
Early Childhood Inclusion: Teacher Perception of the Supports Needed to Fully Include Children with Special Needs , Meredith Villines (Thesis)
Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008
The Use and Interpretation of the Batería III With U.S. Bilinguals , Julie Esparza Brown (Dissertation)
Theses/Dissertations from 1979 1979
An Evaluation of a Data-Based Sex Education Training Program for Mentally Retarded Adults , Patricia Ann Riley (Thesis)
Theses/Dissertations from 1972 1972
The Effects of Perceptual-Motor Training on the Perceptual-Motor Skills of Emotionally Disturbed Children , Karen R. Brown (Thesis)
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Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.
Saudi Parents as Advocates for Their Young Children with Disabilities: Reflections on The Journey , Sadeem A. Alolayan
Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022
Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Students with Disabilities in Higher Education , Yanlys De La Caridad Palacios
The Specifics of Specific Learning Disability: An Analysis of State-Level Eligibility Criteria and Response to Intervention Practices , Lora M. Williams
Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021
Barriers to Reducing the Assistive Technology use for Students with Autism as Perceived by Special Education Teachers in Saudi Arabia , Othman Ahmed Alasmari
Saudi Teachers’ Perspectives on Implementing Evidence-Based Practices Specifically Designed for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Ahmad Saad Alghamdi
Perceptions of Preservice Teachers of Students with Intellectual Disabilities About their Preparation for Inclusive Education , Abdullah Aljudaya
Experiences of Saudi Arabian Mothers of Young Children with Disabilities: An Exploratory Study , Samirah Bahkali
Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020
Perceptions of Preservice Teachers of Students with Autism and Intellectual Disabilities in their Teacher Preparation Programs in Saudi Arabia , Salman Almughyiri
Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019
The Use of Assistive Technology with Students with Severe Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Saudi Arabia: Teachers’ Perspectives , Khalid Mohammed Abu Alghayth
Saudi Special Education Preservice Teachers’ Perspective towards Inclusion , Sarah Binmahfooz
The Teacher Evaluation Conundrum: Examining the Perceptions of Special Education Teachers , Gordon Brobbey
Autism and Inclusion in England’s Multi Academy Trust: A Case Study of a Senior Leadership Team , Danielle Lane
Threats to Teaching: An Investigation Into the Constructs of Compassion Fatigue in the Classroom , April M. Steen
Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018
General Education Teachers’ Perceptions of Response to Intervention Implementation: A Qualitative Interview Study , Adhwaa Alahmari
Deaf Lesbian Identity , Noël E. Cherasaro
Beyond Replicative Technology: The Digital Practices of Students with Literacy-Related Learning Difficulties Engaged in Productive Technologies , Aimee Frier
Learning in the Margins: The Educational Experiences of an African American Male with Disabilities , Aisha Holmes
Including children with learning differences: Experiences of independent school teachers , Lisa M. Lockhart
Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017
Perceptions of Arab American Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Exploratory Study , Haifa Alsayyari
It’s Not All Sunflowers and Roses at Home: A Narrative Inquiry of At-Risk Girls and Their Perceptions of Their Educational Experiences , Jessica Aggeles Curtis
Improving Reading Comprehension of Children with ASD: Implication of Anaphoric Reference Support with Computer Programming , Seda Karayazi Ozsayin
Collaboration with Families: Perceptions of Special Education Preservice Teachers and Teacher Preparation , Mehmet Emin Ozturk
Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016
The Role of Prep Schools in the Middle to High School Transition of Students in Southeastern Turkey , Mucahit Kocak
Use of a Game-Based App as a Learning Tool for Students with Mathematics Learning Disabilities to Increase Fraction Knowledge/Skill , Orhan Simsek
Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015
Examining Experiences of Early Intervention Providers Serving Culturally Diverse Families: A Multiple Case Study Analysis , Wendy Lea Bradshaw
Restricted and Repetitive Behaviors as Strengths, not Weaknesses: Evaluating the Use of Social Stories that Embed Restricted Interests on the Social Skills of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Maya Nasr
Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014
The Fight Within: Experiences of School District Employees Who Advocate for the Rights of Their Own Children with Disabilities Inside the Districts Where They Work, a Heuristic Case Study , Keri Haley
Constructing an "Appropriate" Education in Florida Special Education Due Process Final Orders , Michelle Henry
Interagency Collaboration for the Provision of Services to Migrant Children with Disabilities: An Exploratory Study , Georgina Rivera-Singletary
Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013
Reading Assessment Practices of Elementary General Education Teachers: A Descriptive Study , Sarah Mirlenbrink Bombly
Making a Difference in the Lives of Students: Successful Teachers of Students of Color with Disabilities or who are At-Risk of Identification of Disabilities at a High-Performing High-Poverty School , Tristan L. Glenn
Teacher Perspectives on the Instructional Impact of the Florida Alternate Assessment , Katherine Hawley
Blending Worlds, Reforming Practice?: An Instrumental Case Study Of Collaborative Early Childhood Teacher Education , Ann Marie Mickelson
The Perspectives of Graduate Students with Visual Disabilities: A Heuristic Case Study , Luis Perez
Connective Capacity: The Importance and Influence of Dispositions in Special Education Teacher Education , Scot Mcgregor Rademaker
Examining School Capacity for Inclusion Using a Multi-Dimensional Framework: A Case Study , Amy Lenee-Monnier Toson
Becoming a Teacher in Multiple Voices: An Exploration of Teacher Identity Formation Among Teachers of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder , Mary E. Wilt
Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012
A Multi-Perspective Exploration of a Cross-Age Tutoring Initiative: An Analysis of the Responses of All Students , Ann Elizabeth Gillies
Examining Teacher Identity and Prospective Efficacy Beliefs Among Students Enrolled in a Precollegiate Urban Teaching Academy (UTA) , Marsha Simon
Theses/Dissertations from 2011 2011
Preservice Teachers' Perceptions of their Perspective Transformations: A Case Study , Victoria Caruana
The Development of The Personal Strengths Intervention (PSI) to Improve Self-Determination and Social-Emotional Levels in Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD: A Multiple Baseline Study , Jennie L. Farmer
Kujichagalia! Self-Determination in Young African American Women With Disabilities during the Transition Process , La Tonya L. Gillis
Perspectives of Teachers of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Regarding the Factors Related to Their Intent to Remain in the Profession , Glenda Esther Koshy
High Stakes Play: Early Childhood Special Educators' Perspectives of Play in Pre-Kindergarten Classrooms , Joanne Scandling Manwaring
School-Wide PBS: The Link Between Action Planning and Outcomes , Stephanie Angelique Martinez
Guided by the Spirit: Understanding Student Behavior and Theological Philosophy Through the Lens of Secondary Catholic School Teachers , Angela Marie Mucci
It Takes More Than a Whistle: Perceived Characteristics of Effective School Based Coaches , Jenna Nicole Sage
Examining the Experiences of a Select Group of First Year Special Education Teachers: A Multiple Case Study Analysis , Roseanne Kaiser Vallice
Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010
A Canine Audience: The Effect of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Reading Progress Among Students Identified with Learning Disabilities , Julie Omodio Griess
The Lived School Experiences of a Select Group of Female Adolescents Labeled Emotionally/Behaviorally Disordered , Anna Robic
Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009
Lived Experience: Diverse Perspectives on Raising a Child with Autism , Heather J. Brace
An examination of the implementation of the Second step program in a public school system , Lynn Pedraza
Portraits of Online Teaching and Learning: The Experiences of an Instructor and Six Graduate Students in a Course Entitled Educating Students with Autism , Sarah R. Semon
Striving and Surviving: The Phenomenology of the First-Year Teaching Experience , Michael D. Smith
Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008
Transition Experiences of Selected Emerging Adults With Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties in Higher Education , Kathleen M. Fowler
A Qualitative Analysis of a Teacher Support Program for Educating Students with Emotional Disturbance in an Inclusive Setting , Crystal Williams Harmon
Evaluating the Efficacy of the Developing Algebraic Literacy Model: Preparing Special Educators to Implement Effective Mathematics Practices , Sharon N. E. Ray
Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007
The Effects of Mentoring on the Elementary Special Education Mentor , Maria Angeliadis
Prevalence of Language Disorders Among Children with Severe Behavioral Problems Referred for a Psychiatric Evaluation by a Large Urban School District , Brenda J. Curtwright
Implementing differentiated instruction in urban, Title I schools:: Effects of facilitated support groups and program fidelity on student achievement , Deborah W. Hellman
Key stakeholder perceptions of the expulsion process for high school students identified as emotionally disturbed , Suzanne R. O'Neill
Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006
An examination of the experiences of five African American male students with regard to school discipline practices , Simon Yohann Earle
Examining the characteristics of teachers in a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program in varying exceptionalities: Responding to the "highly qualified" teacher mandate , Erica Djuan McCray
Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005
"I've Got the Power!": Investigating Pre-service Special Educators' Perceptions and Abilities to Teach Reading to Students with Disabilities" , Tandria Milango Callins
Evaluating Positive Behavior Support Plan Implementation In The Home Environment Of Young Children With Challenging Behavior , Michelle A. Duda
Asperger Syndrome: A Case Study on One Family’s Understanding , Ben Graffam
An Examination Of The Relationship Between Urbanicity and Children With Emotional Disturbances Served In Restructuring Public Schools , Karen Monk Harris
Voices From a Marginalized Population: Life Histories of Individuals With Physical Impairments , James Peter Marsh
The Effects of Hand Fidgets on the On-Task Behaviors of A Middle School Student With Disabilities in an Inclusive Academic Setting , Karen S. Voytecki
Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004
Speech-Language Pathologists’ Professional Efficacy Beliefs about Assessing the Language Skills of Bilingual/Bicultural/Bidialectal Students , Karen Patricia Harris
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200 Unique Special Education Research Topics for Students
Researching special education is crucial for discovering the best teaching strategies, inclusive practices, and assistive technologies. It all starts with a good research topic, which is the key to exploring, innovating, and making an impact. Speaking of which, we have compiled 200 amazing special education research ideas, so students can explore their interests, challenge their minds, and make a difference in the lives of people with special needs. Yes, a professional Academic writing service provider can help, but these lists will kick start you on your own. So, let’s dig in!
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Comprehensive List of Impressive Special Education Research Topics
We’ve put together various interesting topics to motivate students and researchers, encouraging them to explore, create, and have a real effect on special education. Here’s the first one to get started.
Best Special Education Research Topics
Here are some exciting topics that can give students and researchers the power to make meaningful contributions to special education. The best and our writers favorite list is as follows:
- The Treatment of older adults in institutions and special education institutes for adults
- The boarding school for young deaf people: a place to get along?
- Education for particular minors is different from ordinary people
- Concept of special Education in developing countries
- The state and condition of special Education in South Asian countries
- Rehabilitation schools for autistic children in the Indian Subcontinent
- Best strategies that the government can adopt to utilize the talent of special children
- Special education for otherwise able children
- Role of special education teachers to improve society
- Autonomy, disability, and Self-esteem in autistic children
- The role of teachers is to sustain self-esteem in special children
- Polyhandicap: from discovery to Quality of life
- Enabling children with hearing impairment to have a quality life
- Console games help in modern-day special education
- Video games as a tool for expression and entertainment for children with disabilities
- Parents with addictions have children with special abilities
- Enabling autistic children to communicate with the world
- Importance and need for special education among children with autism spectrum disorder
- Special education that is associated with blindness
- The Importance of Empathy and the student-mentor Relationship in Institutes for special education
- Stray Children of immigration and the Role and importance of special Education
- Special education for differently abled children from refugee backgrounds
- What can autistic children do to communicate at School?
- Role of parental violence in the Growth and Development of a particular child
- Polyhandicap and Special Education in African Countries
Highly-Searched Education Research Topics for School
Explore various research topics about special education that can help improve the learning environment for kids with disabilities. Here you go with the list.
- Children with disabilities tend to be hypercritical of themselves.
- Assessing the objectives of a unique education strategy for the year
- Regulations and guidelines for educators at special education institutes
- A transdisciplinary team and the needs of people with multiple disabilities
- Particular education institutions and the educator’s role in socio-education
- People with various disabilities and the socio-educational challenges they face
- Educating children with multiple disabilities and specializing in their education
- Teachers who teach special education have the following functions and duties
- Understanding and evaluating the needs of children with various disabilities
- The sharing of knowledge and skills in particular educational institutions
- Education for children with special needs: parent-teacher meetings
- Special Education and Development: a historical perspective
- Educating Children with special needs: a history of Institutes
- Shared participation of children and their parents to improve special education
- Monitoring the mental health of children with disabilities and their families
- A study of the specificity of educators’ dissertations from special education institutes
- Children with Autism express themselves through music, enhance their social bonds, and develop musical abilities.
- What can special education teachers learn about life from their experience?
- Assisting the particular child to make sense of the world around him
- Exceptional education strategy understanding, appropriation, and planning
- Incorporating chronic diseases into the education of differently-abled children
Special Education Research Topics for University
Unleash your enthusiasm for special education research at a university with these carefully-picked topics.
- Children with intellectual disabilities should be considered in the context of their personal development
- Creation as tools of meditation for autistic children
- From the illusion of the ideal child to the Work of disillusionment.
- Favoring the well-being and development of the child in psychic suffering
- Improving the lives of differently-abled children
- The complexity of the educational framework for special children
- Academic support for an autistic teenager placed in boarding school
- Role of Parents in the violent behavior of autistic children
- The Work of the educator in special education institutes: a work of the relationship
- Development and the institutional limits of Work in a protected environment for special education
- Challenges of being parents of a disabled child
- The necessity of a parent’s existence with autistic children
- Role of Parents in the Improvement of the learning environment among autistic children
- How can parents help blind children with their education
- The part of parents and teachers to assure self-esteem in children with blindness impairment
- How does society position itself regarding the parenthood of people with intellectual disabilities?
- Distance and commitment in the educational relationship with children with disabilities
- Adult education for differently abled individuals
- The importance of everyday life in educational care for blind children
- Challenges Faced by Parents of a blind child
- Career counseling and academic achievements for children with learning disorders
Thesis Topics for Special Education
Knowing the importance of special education research, if you want to develop a thesis about it, look at this list of potential topics.
- Special children’s life from the nursery to the maternal center
- Special education for differently abled children in South Asia
- Treatment of autistic children in South Asia
- Archives and History of Special Education
- Educational projects: one-in-between of specialized prevention
- Defense and protection of deficient children
- Academic Performance of boarding schools for autistic children
- Specialized prevention and professional training for differently abled individuals
- Support for young people who have blindness in times of difficulty
- Internships for differently abled children
- The role of government and authorities in creating employment opportunities for differently abled
- Lack of opportunities in South Asia and Africa for people suffering from autism spectrum disorder
- Problems faced by autistic individuals in mainstream classrooms
- The humanistic role of speech-language therapists
- Perks and Tragedies of being special education teachers
- Dealing with Autism in work-related situations
- Employment opportunities for people suffering from Asperger’s syndrome
- Treatment of autistic children in Africa
- Specialized prevention and professional training for autistic individuals
- Working with an autistic person, challenges and blessings
- Emotional Competence and flow in college teachers in technical institutions
- Study on the benchmarks of graduating differently-abled trainees into the workforce
- Support the development of ethical Competence during Special Education
Interesting Research Topics in Education
You would surely want your research paper to appear catchy to the readers. A topic or two from this list may help you achieve that.
- Providing oral corrective feedback to autistic children in schools
- Differentially able refugee children and foreign language teacher training
- Access to unique, relevant, and valuable information that helps differently-abled people
- An exploration of how immigrants with Autism express their identities through their drawings
- New opportunities for labor workers with disabilities off to a better and more accepting world
- Work experience at blind rehabilitation centers as a basis for teacher training
- Knowledge of the adolescent years in secondary School that involve special children
- Self-training textbooks for blind individuals using specialized textbooks
- The impact of special education instruments on learning with blindness
- Devices and tools needed for blind children’s education
- Developing digital skills in blind children
- Deaf children should be provided with educational opportunities
- Student failure in particular education institutions: an explanation
- Different types of disabilities among students: a research analysis
- Launching a research program to improve the quality of life for disabled children: initiatives and motivations
- In what ways can different disabilities affect the social lives of children in totally different ways?
- Need for the inclusive environment of mainstream classrooms for children with disabilities
- Work in the field of mathematics didactics in a school for special education
- The psychological sociology of Special Education consists of the following characteristics.
- New Paradigms in the Sociology of Disability Education
- Children with vision impairments can learn science and experiment
Special Ed Research Topics
Check out this list if you are hunting a special topic on Special Education.
- Educate students with special needs using mathematics didactics
- Several Characteristics of special psychosocial Education
- Perspectives on disability education from a sociological perspective
- Despite their vision impairments, children with vision impairments can learn science and experiment
- Creating employment opportunities for differently abled people is the responsibility of the government and authorities
- People living with autism spectrum disorder in South Asia and Africa face a lack of opportunities
- Writing educational research on learning disabilities
- Enhancing the learning process for children with learning disabilities
- The Impact of Autism on the Workplace
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and learning disabilities
- Providing employment opportunities for Asperger’s syndrome sufferers
- Providing Treatment for autistic children in Africa
- Professional training and prevention for autistic
- Alcohol and drug-addicted parents’ children’s developmental issues
- Child development issues caused by cultural issues and their consequences
- Analysis of the development problems of boys based on research
- Children with special needs develop their physical and motor skills
- A unique education program for stray children of immigrants
- Refugee children with disabilities receive special education
- Is there anything that autistic children can do at School to communicate?
- A unique child’s growth and development in the context of parental violence
- Getting along at a young deaf boarding school
- Minors with special needs receive a different education than ordinary people.
- An Overview of Special Education in developing countries
- South Asian Special Education’s State and Condition
Unique Special Education Research Topics
This list of educational research topics will help your research to stay unique.
- The Impact of student behavior on learning in Special Education
- Autism-related behavior in children
- How to see students with impaired abilities and create a university syllabus
- A consideration of visual impairment’s objective aspects
- Providing photophobic students with the tools they need to succeed in life
- Make the general public aware of the effects of eye injuries on visually impaired individuals
- Educating people about the fair Treatment of disabled people
- Teachers’ role in improving autistic children’s behavior and routines
- General behavior for people with hearing impairment
- Hard-to-master skills and pedagogical attitudes facilitate their acquisition in specialized institutions.
- Violent irritation in non-verbal autistic students and what can teachers do to be ready for it
- Consideration of behavioral aspects related to visual impairment
- Review of subjective pedagogical factors of visual impairment
- Encouraging outdoor activities for differently-abled students
- Bullying of differently abled individuals in schools
- Learning disabilities related to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
- Color vision abnormalities in students and enabling them to explore and admire art
- Dealing with photophobia in young individuals
- Is photophobia a dangerous disability?
- Challenges Faced by photophobic children in School
- Enabling the students to read in case of total but blurred perception
- Raising awareness for better Treatment of differently abled children as a research project.
Trendy Topics in Education Research to Child Development
The grooming and personality development of a special child is equally important. These special ed topics will help you shed light on such scenarios.
- The development of autistic children in the early years of their lives
- Child development issues in schizophrenia: a review of the literature
- Making the world a more accessible place for verbally autistic children
- Does Asperger’s syndrome require special education for children who have it?
- The role of parents in the development of special needs children and issues related to their development
- Issues related to development in children with Down syndrome
- Analyses of the research related to the problems associated with the development of girls
- A genetic study of children with Down syndrome was conducted in the USA.
- Child development issues from a cultural and social perspective
- Providing opportunities for children with Down syndrome to study and cope with the world around them
- Providing sports activities for disabled children as part of their rehabilitation program
- The analysis of a research study on the development of children with above-average intelligence quotients
- A critical low EQ is associated with developmental issues in children.
- Hyperactivity and development issues in otherwise able children with socio-emotional disorders
- Special education students: Behavior and mental health
- Several institutions document the problems encountered by children who suffer from constitutional hyperactivity.
- Special education and development issues for children with behavioral disorders
- An inadequate environment causes development issues.
- Research paper on behavioral disorders
- Development issues in children with alcohol and drug-addicted parents
- Consequences for the child facing development issues caused by cultural problems
- Research analysis of the problems related to development in boys
- Physical and motor development in children needing special education
- Language development problems in children with Asperger’s syndrome
- Cognitive development issues in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Trending Special Education Research Topics
Go with the trend by selecting an interesting topic from this list. Here you go.
- Access to special education services for students with disabilities
- Children with special needs and their parents’ strategies
- Services for special education children in their homes
- The education system for college students with disabilities
- What are the most critical questions on whether special education can solve the problems of differently-abled students?
- The evolution of exceptional education professionals’ practices
- Achieving a happy and fulfilling life for differently abled people
- Differentiate between students’ mental health and society’s impact.
- A program to provide educational opportunities for children with visual impairments in a public setting
- Analysis of learning disabilities compared to emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Early childhood education in children with learning disabilities
- Research paper on learning disorders
- Role of the education system in child development with distance education
- State-by-state notable education statistics in the United States
- Having a basic knowledge of people with disabilities and illiteracy
- Pupils with motor disabilities are integrated into schools.
- Children with Autism and their psychological development
- Research paper on the education system and child development
- Reading to oral language through school inclusion for children with dyslexia.
- Pedagogical practices of teachers in charge of specialized assistance with pedagogical maintenance
- How can autistic individuals offer special skills? Is it true they are more intelligent?
- Incorporating youth violence into disability rehabilitation institutions
- Inclusion of People with mental disabilities in Adolescent Education
- Research paper on teaching special education
- Supporting low-performance primary school students in mathematics
- School integration of children with special educational needs
- Evolutionary Factors and Disability in young children with Autism
- Autism from Childhood to Adulthood: from a refugee perspective
New Special Education Research Topics
New special education research paper topics will let you delve deep into recent discoveries or shortcomings of the research subject. Here you go.
- Studying the behavior of students taking specialized education from a sociological perspective
- Early childhood education according to the disability education act
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- Can video games benefit students with mental disabilities?
- Motor disorders in autistic children
- Analyzing the study techniques for vision-impaired students in the USA
- Special education for students with mental disabilities
- Rehabilitation techniques for children recovering from trauma
- Exploring the education approach with students with hearing impairment
- Concepts of sports and games in children with visual impairment
- Explicit teaching of social-emotional skills to differently-abled children
- A qualitative study of the implementation of steering plans in a few secondary schools for students with disabilities
- What influence can video training and reflective companionship have on teaching reading to autistic children?
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Research Topics & Ideas: Education
170+ Research Ideas To Fast-Track Your Project
If you’re just starting out exploring education-related topics for your dissertation, thesis or research project, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll help kickstart your research topic ideation process by providing a hearty list of research topics and ideas , including examples from actual dissertations and theses..
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We know it’s exciting to run through a list of research topics, but please keep in mind that this list is just a starting point . To develop a suitable education-related research topic, you’ll need to identify a clear and convincing research gap , and a viable plan of action to fill that gap.
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Overview: Education Research Topics
- How to find a research topic (video)
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- List of 120+ level-specific research topics
- Examples of actual dissertation topics in education
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Education-Related Research Topics & Ideas
Below you’ll find a list of education-related research topics and idea kickstarters. These are fairly broad and flexible to various contexts, so keep in mind that you will need to refine them a little. Nevertheless, they should inspire some ideas for your project.
- The impact of school funding on student achievement
- The effects of social and emotional learning on student well-being
- The effects of parental involvement on student behaviour
- The impact of teacher training on student learning
- The impact of classroom design on student learning
- The impact of poverty on education
- The use of student data to inform instruction
- The role of parental involvement in education
- The effects of mindfulness practices in the classroom
- The use of technology in the classroom
- The role of critical thinking in education
- The use of formative and summative assessments in the classroom
- The use of differentiated instruction in the classroom
- The use of gamification in education
- The effects of teacher burnout on student learning
- The impact of school leadership on student achievement
- The effects of teacher diversity on student outcomes
- The role of teacher collaboration in improving student outcomes
- The implementation of blended and online learning
- The effects of teacher accountability on student achievement
- The effects of standardized testing on student learning
- The effects of classroom management on student behaviour
- The effects of school culture on student achievement
- The use of student-centred learning in the classroom
- The impact of teacher-student relationships on student outcomes
- The achievement gap in minority and low-income students
- The use of culturally responsive teaching in the classroom
- The impact of teacher professional development on student learning
- The use of project-based learning in the classroom
- The effects of teacher expectations on student achievement
- The use of adaptive learning technology in the classroom
- The impact of teacher turnover on student learning
- The effects of teacher recruitment and retention on student learning
- The impact of early childhood education on later academic success
- The impact of parental involvement on student engagement
- The use of positive reinforcement in education
- The impact of school climate on student engagement
- The role of STEM education in preparing students for the workforce
- The effects of school choice on student achievement
- The use of technology in the form of online tutoring
Level-Specific Research Topics
Looking for research topics for a specific level of education? We’ve got you covered. Below you can find research topic ideas for primary, secondary and tertiary-level education contexts. Click the relevant level to view the respective list.
Research Topics: Pick An Education Level
Primary education.
- Investigating the effects of peer tutoring on academic achievement in primary school
- Exploring the benefits of mindfulness practices in primary school classrooms
- Examining the effects of different teaching strategies on primary school students’ problem-solving skills
- The use of storytelling as a teaching strategy in primary school literacy instruction
- The role of cultural diversity in promoting tolerance and understanding in primary schools
- The impact of character education programs on moral development in primary school students
- Investigating the use of technology in enhancing primary school mathematics education
- The impact of inclusive curriculum on promoting equity and diversity in primary schools
- The impact of outdoor education programs on environmental awareness in primary school students
- The influence of school climate on student motivation and engagement in primary schools
- Investigating the effects of early literacy interventions on reading comprehension in primary school students
- The impact of parental involvement in school decision-making processes on student achievement in primary schools
- Exploring the benefits of inclusive education for students with special needs in primary schools
- Investigating the effects of teacher-student feedback on academic motivation in primary schools
- The role of technology in developing digital literacy skills in primary school students
- Effective strategies for fostering a growth mindset in primary school students
- Investigating the role of parental support in reducing academic stress in primary school children
- The role of arts education in fostering creativity and self-expression in primary school students
- Examining the effects of early childhood education programs on primary school readiness
- Examining the effects of homework on primary school students’ academic performance
- The role of formative assessment in improving learning outcomes in primary school classrooms
- The impact of teacher-student relationships on academic outcomes in primary school
- Investigating the effects of classroom environment on student behavior and learning outcomes in primary schools
- Investigating the role of creativity and imagination in primary school curriculum
- The impact of nutrition and healthy eating programs on academic performance in primary schools
- The impact of social-emotional learning programs on primary school students’ well-being and academic performance
- The role of parental involvement in academic achievement of primary school children
- Examining the effects of classroom management strategies on student behavior in primary school
- The role of school leadership in creating a positive school climate Exploring the benefits of bilingual education in primary schools
- The effectiveness of project-based learning in developing critical thinking skills in primary school students
- The role of inquiry-based learning in fostering curiosity and critical thinking in primary school students
- The effects of class size on student engagement and achievement in primary schools
- Investigating the effects of recess and physical activity breaks on attention and learning in primary school
- Exploring the benefits of outdoor play in developing gross motor skills in primary school children
- The effects of educational field trips on knowledge retention in primary school students
- Examining the effects of inclusive classroom practices on students’ attitudes towards diversity in primary schools
- The impact of parental involvement in homework on primary school students’ academic achievement
- Investigating the effectiveness of different assessment methods in primary school classrooms
- The influence of physical activity and exercise on cognitive development in primary school children
- Exploring the benefits of cooperative learning in promoting social skills in primary school students
Secondary Education
- Investigating the effects of school discipline policies on student behavior and academic success in secondary education
- The role of social media in enhancing communication and collaboration among secondary school students
- The impact of school leadership on teacher effectiveness and student outcomes in secondary schools
- Investigating the effects of technology integration on teaching and learning in secondary education
- Exploring the benefits of interdisciplinary instruction in promoting critical thinking skills in secondary schools
- The impact of arts education on creativity and self-expression in secondary school students
- The effectiveness of flipped classrooms in promoting student learning in secondary education
- The role of career guidance programs in preparing secondary school students for future employment
- Investigating the effects of student-centered learning approaches on student autonomy and academic success in secondary schools
- The impact of socio-economic factors on educational attainment in secondary education
- Investigating the impact of project-based learning on student engagement and academic achievement in secondary schools
- Investigating the effects of multicultural education on cultural understanding and tolerance in secondary schools
- The influence of standardized testing on teaching practices and student learning in secondary education
- Investigating the effects of classroom management strategies on student behavior and academic engagement in secondary education
- The influence of teacher professional development on instructional practices and student outcomes in secondary schools
- The role of extracurricular activities in promoting holistic development and well-roundedness in secondary school students
- Investigating the effects of blended learning models on student engagement and achievement in secondary education
- The role of physical education in promoting physical health and well-being among secondary school students
- Investigating the effects of gender on academic achievement and career aspirations in secondary education
- Exploring the benefits of multicultural literature in promoting cultural awareness and empathy among secondary school students
- The impact of school counseling services on student mental health and well-being in secondary schools
- Exploring the benefits of vocational education and training in preparing secondary school students for the workforce
- The role of digital literacy in preparing secondary school students for the digital age
- The influence of parental involvement on academic success and well-being of secondary school students
- The impact of social-emotional learning programs on secondary school students’ well-being and academic success
- The role of character education in fostering ethical and responsible behavior in secondary school students
- Examining the effects of digital citizenship education on responsible and ethical technology use among secondary school students
- The impact of parental involvement in school decision-making processes on student outcomes in secondary schools
- The role of educational technology in promoting personalized learning experiences in secondary schools
- The impact of inclusive education on the social and academic outcomes of students with disabilities in secondary schools
- The influence of parental support on academic motivation and achievement in secondary education
- The role of school climate in promoting positive behavior and well-being among secondary school students
- Examining the effects of peer mentoring programs on academic achievement and social-emotional development in secondary schools
- Examining the effects of teacher-student relationships on student motivation and achievement in secondary schools
- Exploring the benefits of service-learning programs in promoting civic engagement among secondary school students
- The impact of educational policies on educational equity and access in secondary education
- Examining the effects of homework on academic achievement and student well-being in secondary education
- Investigating the effects of different assessment methods on student performance in secondary schools
- Examining the effects of single-sex education on academic performance and gender stereotypes in secondary schools
- The role of mentoring programs in supporting the transition from secondary to post-secondary education
Tertiary Education
- The role of student support services in promoting academic success and well-being in higher education
- The impact of internationalization initiatives on students’ intercultural competence and global perspectives in tertiary education
- Investigating the effects of active learning classrooms and learning spaces on student engagement and learning outcomes in tertiary education
- Exploring the benefits of service-learning experiences in fostering civic engagement and social responsibility in higher education
- The influence of learning communities and collaborative learning environments on student academic and social integration in higher education
- Exploring the benefits of undergraduate research experiences in fostering critical thinking and scientific inquiry skills
- Investigating the effects of academic advising and mentoring on student retention and degree completion in higher education
- The role of student engagement and involvement in co-curricular activities on holistic student development in higher education
- The impact of multicultural education on fostering cultural competence and diversity appreciation in higher education
- The role of internships and work-integrated learning experiences in enhancing students’ employability and career outcomes
- Examining the effects of assessment and feedback practices on student learning and academic achievement in tertiary education
- The influence of faculty professional development on instructional practices and student outcomes in tertiary education
- The influence of faculty-student relationships on student success and well-being in tertiary education
- The impact of college transition programs on students’ academic and social adjustment to higher education
- The impact of online learning platforms on student learning outcomes in higher education
- The impact of financial aid and scholarships on access and persistence in higher education
- The influence of student leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities on personal development and campus engagement
- Exploring the benefits of competency-based education in developing job-specific skills in tertiary students
- Examining the effects of flipped classroom models on student learning and retention in higher education
- Exploring the benefits of online collaboration and virtual team projects in developing teamwork skills in tertiary students
- Investigating the effects of diversity and inclusion initiatives on campus climate and student experiences in tertiary education
- The influence of study abroad programs on intercultural competence and global perspectives of college students
- Investigating the effects of peer mentoring and tutoring programs on student retention and academic performance in tertiary education
- Investigating the effectiveness of active learning strategies in promoting student engagement and achievement in tertiary education
- Investigating the effects of blended learning models and hybrid courses on student learning and satisfaction in higher education
- The role of digital literacy and information literacy skills in supporting student success in the digital age
- Investigating the effects of experiential learning opportunities on career readiness and employability of college students
- The impact of e-portfolios on student reflection, self-assessment, and showcasing of learning in higher education
- The role of technology in enhancing collaborative learning experiences in tertiary classrooms
- The impact of research opportunities on undergraduate student engagement and pursuit of advanced degrees
- Examining the effects of competency-based assessment on measuring student learning and achievement in tertiary education
- Examining the effects of interdisciplinary programs and courses on critical thinking and problem-solving skills in college students
- The role of inclusive education and accessibility in promoting equitable learning experiences for diverse student populations
- The role of career counseling and guidance in supporting students’ career decision-making in tertiary education
- The influence of faculty diversity and representation on student success and inclusive learning environments in higher education
Education-Related Dissertations & Theses
While the ideas we’ve presented above are a decent starting point for finding a research topic in education, they are fairly generic and non-specific. So, it helps to look at actual dissertations and theses in the education space to see how this all comes together in practice.
Below, we’ve included a selection of education-related research projects to help refine your thinking. These are actual dissertations and theses, written as part of Master’s and PhD-level programs, so they can provide some useful insight as to what a research topic looks like in practice.
- From Rural to Urban: Education Conditions of Migrant Children in China (Wang, 2019)
- Energy Renovation While Learning English: A Guidebook for Elementary ESL Teachers (Yang, 2019)
- A Reanalyses of Intercorrelational Matrices of Visual and Verbal Learners’ Abilities, Cognitive Styles, and Learning Preferences (Fox, 2020)
- A study of the elementary math program utilized by a mid-Missouri school district (Barabas, 2020)
- Instructor formative assessment practices in virtual learning environments : a posthumanist sociomaterial perspective (Burcks, 2019)
- Higher education students services: a qualitative study of two mid-size universities’ direct exchange programs (Kinde, 2020)
- Exploring editorial leadership : a qualitative study of scholastic journalism advisers teaching leadership in Missouri secondary schools (Lewis, 2020)
- Selling the virtual university: a multimodal discourse analysis of marketing for online learning (Ludwig, 2020)
- Advocacy and accountability in school counselling: assessing the use of data as related to professional self-efficacy (Matthews, 2020)
- The use of an application screening assessment as a predictor of teaching retention at a midwestern, K-12, public school district (Scarbrough, 2020)
- Core values driving sustained elite performance cultures (Beiner, 2020)
- Educative features of upper elementary Eureka math curriculum (Dwiggins, 2020)
- How female principals nurture adult learning opportunities in successful high schools with challenging student demographics (Woodward, 2020)
- The disproportionality of Black Males in Special Education: A Case Study Analysis of Educator Perceptions in a Southeastern Urban High School (McCrae, 2021)
As you can see, these research topics are a lot more focused than the generic topic ideas we presented earlier. So, in order for you to develop a high-quality research topic, you’ll need to get specific and laser-focused on a specific context with specific variables of interest. In the video below, we explore some other important things you’ll need to consider when crafting your research topic.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION RESEARCH, POLICY & PRACTICE is an online peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing the professional development of special education professionals through research, policy, and practice. This electronic journal seeks new contributions based on original work of practitioners and researchers with specific focus on, or implications for, the field of special education. Manuscripts submitted will be articles on research, policy, and practice relative to special education. Articles would:
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Peer review is the evaluation of work by one or more people of similar competence to the producers of the work ( peers ). Scholarly peer review (also known as refereeing) is the process of subjecting an author's scholarly work, research, or ideas to the scrutiny of others who are experts in the same field, before a paper describing this work is published in a journal. The work may be accepted, considered acceptable with revisions, or rejected. Peer review requires a community of experts in a given (and often narrowly defined) field, who are qualified and able to perform impartial review. Peer review is a well-accepted indicator of quality scholarship. Other important points about peer review journals include:
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The peer-review process is an essential part of the publication process, which will improve the manuscripts published by SPECIAL EDUCATION RESEARCH, POLICY & PRACTICE . Not only does peer review provide an independent assessment of the importance and technical accuracy of research, but the feedback conveyed to authors with the editor’s advice frequently results in manuscripts being refined so that their structure and logic are more readily apparent to readers.
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- The Chief Editor then sends an email to the author stating that the article has been received and a final answer will be given within 90 days of receipt.
- The article is then placed in an online folder that holds all articles up for review.
- The article is then removed of all author names, affiliations, etc., so that when it is sent out for review, it is a blind review and no peer reviewers have any indication who wrote the article or from what university it was submitted.
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For the past 25 years, U.S. policy has urged schools to keep students with disabilities in the same classrooms with their general education peers unless severe disabilities prevent it. It seems a humane policy not to wall off those with disabilities and keep them apart from society. Who would argue against it?
Schools have embraced inclusion. According to the most recent data from 2020-21 school year, two thirds of the 7 million students with disabilities who receive special education services spent 80 percent or more of their time in traditional classrooms. Separation is less common today; only one out of every eight students with disabilities was taught separately in a special-needs only environment most of the time.
But a recent international analysis of all the available research on special education inclusion found inconsistent results. Some children thrived while others did very badly in regular classrooms. Overall, students didn’t benefit academically, psychologically or socially from the practice. Math and reading scores, along with psychosocial measures, were no higher for children with disabilities who learned in general education classrooms, on average, compared to children who learned in separate special education classrooms.
“I was surprised,”said Nina Dalgaard, lead author of the inclusion study for the Campbell Collaboration , a nonprofit organization that reviews research evidence for public policy purposes. “Despite a rather large evidence base, it doesn’t appear that inclusion automatically has positive effects. To the contrary, for some children, it appears that being taught in a segregated setting is actually beneficial.”
Many disability advocates balked at the findings, published in December 2022, on social media. An influential lobbying organization, the National Center for Learning Disabilities, said it continues to believe that inclusion is beneficial for students and that this study will “not change” how the disability community advocates for students.
“Students with disabilities have a right to learn alongside their peers, and studies have shown that this is beneficial not only for students with disabilities but also for other students in the classroom,” said Lindsay Kubatzky, the organization’s director of policy and advocacy. “Every student is different, and ‘inclusion’ for one student may look different from others. For some, it could be a classroom separate from their peers, but that is rarely the case.”
The Campbell Collaboration study is a meta-analysis, which means it is supposed to sweep up all the best research on a topic and use statistics to tell us where the preponderance of the evidence lies. Dalgaard, a senior researcher at VIVE—The Danish Centre for Social Science Research, initially found over 2,000 studies on special education inclusion. But she threw out 99 percent of them, many of which were quite favorable to inclusion. Most were qualitative studies that described students’ experiences in an inclusion classroom but didn’t rigorously track academic progress. Among those that did monitor math or reading, many simply noted how much students improved in an inclusive setting, but didn’t compare those gains with how students might have otherwise fared in a separate special-needs-only setting.
Fewer than 100 studies had comparison groups, but still most of those didn’t make the cut because the students in inclusive settings were vastly different from those in separate settings. Special education is a particularly difficult area to study because researchers cannot randomly assign students with disabilities to different treatments. Schools tend to keep children with milder disabilities in a regular classroom and teach only those with the most severe disabilities separately. In comparing how both groups fare, it should be no surprise that students with milder disabilities outperform those with more severe disabilities. But that’s not good evidence that inclusion is better. “It’s a serious, confounding bias,” Dalgaard said.
In the end, Dalgaard was left with only 15 studies where the severity of the disability was somehow noted so that she could compare apples to apples. These 15 studies covered more than 7,000 students, ages six through 16, across nine countries. Four of the studies were conducted in the United States with the others in Europe.
The disabilities in the studies ranged widely, from the most common ones, such as dyslexia, ADHD, speech impairments and autism, to rarer ones, such as Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Some students had mild versions; others had more severe forms. I asked Dalgaard if she found clues in the results as to which disabilities were more conducive to inclusion. I was curious if children with severe dyslexia, for example, might benefit from separate instruction with specially trained reading teachers for the first couple of years after diagnosis.
Dalgaard said there wasn’t enough statistical evidence to untangle when inclusion is most beneficial. But she did notice in the underlying studies that students with autism seem to be better off in a separate setting. For example, their psychosocial scores were higher. But more studies would be needed to confirm this.
She also noticed that how a school goes about including students with disabilities mattered. In schools that used a co-teaching model, one regular teacher and one trained in special education, students fared better in inclusion classrooms. Again, more research is needed to confirm this statistically. And, even if co-teaching proves to be effective over multiple studies, not every school can afford to hire two teachers for every classroom. It’s particularly cost-prohibitive in middle and high school as teachers specialize in subjects.
Instead, Dalgaard noted that inclusion is often a cost-cutting practice because schools save money when they no longer run separate classrooms or schools for children with disabilities. “In some cases, children with disabilities no longer had access to the same resources. It’s not supposed to happen this way, but it does in some places,” said Dalgaard. “That is probably why the results of the meta-analysis show that some children actually learn more in segregated settings.”
I was surprised to learn from Dalgaard that no sound meta-analysis has found “clear” benefits for special education inclusion. Indeed, previous meta-analyses have found exactly the same inconsistent or very small positive results, she said. This latest Campbell Collaboration study was commissioned to see if newer research, published from 2000 to September 2021, would move the dial. It did not.
As a nation, we spend an estimated $90 billion a year in federal, state and local taxpayer funds on educating children with disabilities. We ought to know more about how to best help them learn.
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re: https://hechingerreport.org/proof-ponts-new-research-review-questions-the-evidence-for-special-education-inclusion/ Ref: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cl2.1291 The effects of inclusion on academic achievement, socioemotional development and wellbeing of children with special educational needs
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I disagree with the reporting by Jill Bashay regarding special education learner inclusion/exclusion.
The reason for my disagreement is that the referenced study authors report contains the authors’ data collection and meta-analysis conclusions (see below) that valid information for meta-analysis is inadequate. My read of the Dalgaard met-analysis report suggests that the two extremes – full inclusion or full exclusion – of SEN students in the ‘normal’ population may be harmful but is really unknown. Therefore, until more and better research is achieved, some logical blend of inclusion/exclusion can be designed and implemented to achieve learning and social integration objectives. My opinion comes from leading manufacturing ventures that have intentionally accommodated “SEN” adults successfully in ways that give them personal work settings along with collaborative opportunities. The emotional intelligence for diversity, equity and inclusion is, I believe, better achieved by starting in the K-12 system.
Larry Gebhardt Ph.D., Captain US Navy (Retired) Pocatello, Idaho
Data Collection and Analysis The total number of potentially relevant studies constituted 20,183 hits. A total of 94 studies met the inclusion criteria, all were non-randomised studies. The 94 studies analysed data from 19 different countries. Only 15 studies could be used in the data synthesis. Seventy-nine studies could not be used in the data synthesis as they were judged to be of critical risk of bias and, in accordance with the protocol, were excluded from the meta-analysis on the basis that they would be more likely to mislead than inform. The 15 studies came from nine different countries. Separate meta-analyses were conducted on conceptually distinct outcomes. All analyses were inverse variance weighted using random effects statistical models. Sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate the robustness of pooled effect sizes across components of risk of bias.
Authors’ Conclusions The overall methodological quality of the included studies was low, and no experimental studies in which children were randomly assigned to intervention and control conditions were found. The 15 studies, which could be used in the data synthesis, were all, except for one, judged to be in serious risk of bias. Results of the meta-analyses do not suggest on average any sizeable positive or negative effects of inclusion on children’s academic achievement as measured by language, literacy, and math outcomes or on the overall psychosocial adjustment of children. The average point estimates favoured inclusion, though small and not statistically significant, heterogeneity was present in all analyses, and there was inconsistency in direction and magnitude of the effect sizes. This finding is similar to the results of previous meta-analyses, which include studies published before 2000, and thus although the number of studies in the current meta-analyses is limited, it can be concluded that it is very unlikely that inclusion in general increases or decreases learning and psychosocial adjustment in children with special needs. Future research should explore the effects of different kinds of inclusive education for children with different kinds of special needs, to expand the knowledge base on what works for whom.
Of course inclusion, just in general, doesn’t increase outcomes. Just like exclusion, just in general, doesn’t help anyone. So many other things have to be true. What the kids and adults are actually doing when they are being ‘included,’ matters the most. Is there one general education teacher with 25 kids and kids with disabilities are just in class receiving whole group instruction without any targeted supports? Is there a strong co-teaching model led by two content experts with most time spent in small groups? Is the special educator a content expert? If you think about what is true about a self-contained classroom that would, arguably, be better for a student, those things can be replicated within a general education setting. As a school leader, professor, former self-contained, and inclusion teacher, there is no arguing with the notion that a non-verbal student with autism is NOT categorically better off in an autism classroom than in an inclusion classroom with strong language models. The structure of the classroom and the roles of adults have to be strategically designed so that kids benefit from any classroom structure, inclusion or otherwise. I have trained hundreds of school leaders all across the country and have learned that most schools don’t know how to do inclusion well. Let’s talk about that.
I am in total agreement with Tony Barton’s comment. Jill Barshay’s article reinforced what we know: that the right set-up plays a critical role in the outcome. Therefore, since there are so few properly conducted studies, we must focus our attention to ensure that our students with disabilities are all in settings that are conducive to progress in all domains- academically, psychologically and socially. Ensuring all our educators are properly trained is the first step. I have also found that I will create the learning environment for each struggling student based on the current conditions – and include each student’s personality traits as part of the assessment done to determine where the student will truly feel best and progress most. This is similar to a general statement regarding pain. One can never compare his pain to another since pain is physiological and cannot be measured via comparison. Since the personality and individual abilities of the student, teacher, assistant and special educator all will impact the student’s outcome- it is hard to measure and determine where success is most feasible without being aware of all variables. I agree that most schools don’t know how to do inclusion well- or don’t have the staff to properly support it. This article is great in raising our collective awareness of why the Campbell Study couldn’t be more targeted and concise with its results and what we can do to support our students best.
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Advancing inclusive education for students with special educational needs: Rethinking policy and practice
Inclusive education in the Dominican Republic: teachers' perceptions of and practices towards students with diverse learning needs Provisionally Accepted
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Students with diverse learning needs, particularly those with disabilities or identified as overaged, face significant challenges within the Dominican Republic’s education system, characterized by high repetition and dropout rates, as well as low learning levels. Despite efforts by the Ministry of Education to promote inclusion, these learners often have limited access to quality pedagogical support. This is further confounded by the fact that there is a paucity of research examining how teachers perceive and interact with these learners. This ethnographic study investigated teachers’ perceptions of inclusion in two public schools and how these perceptions shaped their pedagogical practices. The authors draw on observations and interviews to illuminate how teachers’ perceptions of their students, their schools, and their classroom environments influence their commitment to facilitating student learning, irrespective of student age or ability. The findings contribute valuable insights to inform strategies for enhancing inclusive education in the Dominican Republic.
Keywords: Inclusive education, Latin America and the Caribbean, Teachers' perceptions, pedagogy, ethnography
Received: 16 Feb 2024; Accepted: 09 Apr 2024.
Copyright: © 2024 D'Angelo and Singal. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) . The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.
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