Opinions of Teachers Working in Special Education Schools on the Individualized Education Program Team

Abstract

The aim of this study is to determine the views of teachers working in special education schools on the functioning of the Individualized Education Program Development Unit. The study group of the research consists of 15 volunteer teachers working in special education schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education in the city center of Konya in the 2020-2021 academic year. These special education schools are schools for three disability groups: mental, hearing, and visual impairments. Schools with individuals with intellectual disabilities are of two types moderate, severe, and mild. A descriptive survey model was used to collect data in order to determine teachers' opinions. The data of the research were collected through semi-structured interviews. In addition, a demographic information form was prepared in order to obtain general information about the teachers. According to the results of the research, it was seen that Individualized Education Program Development Units were not established in schools, and when they were created, they did not function for their purpose.