A Study on Attitude of Pre Service Teachers towards Career in Special Education in Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

newline ABSTRACT newlineIt is appropriate time to intervene and work for the change of attitude of various stake holders in general in particular and society in general. The outcome of this study would definitely educate us to formulate the corrective strategies for the changing the attitudes of teachers working in the field of disability rehabilitation and education. newlineStatement of the Problem: newline A Study on Attitude of Pre-service Teachers towards Career in Special Education in Himachal Pradesh. newlineOperational Definition of the Terms newlineand#10070; Pre-Service Teacher: One who has declared an education major but has not yet completed training to be a teacher. newlineand#10070; Attitudes: A state of mind or a feeling; disposition towards his/her carrier in special education. newlineand#10070; Career in Special Education : Opportunities for job in the field of special education newlineObjectives of the Study: newlineThe objectives of the present study are: newline1. To study the attitude of pre-service teachers towards career in special education. newline2. To study the attitude of pre-service teachers towards children with disabilities. newline3. To study the attitude of pre-service teachers towards new opportunities in special education. newlineResearch Questions: newlineFollowing research questions came to the mind of the investigator before starting the study: newlinexix newlinei. What is the attitude of pre-service teacher towards children with special needs? newlineii. What is the attitude of pre-service teacher towards as a career in special education? newlineiii. What is the attitude of pre-service teacher towards new opportunities in special education? newlineDelimitations of the Study: newlineDelimitations are the boundaries of the study. The current study has the following delimitations such as: newlineand#10070; This study is only restricted to the pre-service teachers who are pursuing diploma/degree in special education. newlineand#10070; This study is only restricted to the territory of Himachal Pradesh. newlineand#10070; This study is only restricted with Special Education Training centers. newlinePrelude: Inclusion is an educational practice based on a notion of social justice that advocates a