한국 발달장애인의 특수교육의 궁극적 성과 지수 개발

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to develop SPecial education’s Ultimate Outcome Index(SP-UO-Index)
 for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities(IDDs). The “2021 Work and Life
 Survey for the Individuals with Developmental Disabilities” data from the Korea Employment Agency
 for the Disabled(KEAD) was used. The data of 549 individuals with IDDs was analyzed. The 8
 sub-areas and 22 indicators of “the ultimate outcome of special education” were confirmed using
 suitability assessment from a panel of special education experts: six university professors of special
 education and 14 special education teachers. The special education’s ultimate outcome index for
 individuals with IDDs was developed and validated using the Cronbach’s α coefficient and Pearson’s
 correlation index. In order to confirm the overall model fit of the index, χ2, RMSEA, CFI, and TLI were
 analyzed. The ultimate outcome of special education consisted of the 8 sub-areas: employment,
 postsecondary education, self-care and domestic living skills, daily living common competence,
 community participation, self-determination, health maintenance, and life satisfaction. This study is
 significant in that it was the first to conceptualize the ultimate outcome of special education for
 individuals with IDDs and develop the special education’s ultimate outcome index in Korea.
 Furthermore, this index could promote further domestic and international discussions on the quality
 enhancement of schooling and the postschool outcomes for students with IDDs.