Subject Area Competencies Of Social Studies Teachers Regarding Special Education Students
AbstractWhen we have a look at subject area competencies of Social Studies teachers, an outstanding competence which stands to be discovered draws our attention. Competency area of “being able to do activities considering students with special needs and in need of special education” has been demonstrated in 3 performance indicators in 7 items/entries in total. It is also essential that social studies teachers should be able to achieve their roles and responsibilities in order to meet the needs of special education students at schools. In line with this idea, the aim of the current study is to define subject area competencies of social studies teachers regarding special education students. Scanning method has been used, and the study group was formed using an easily accessible method, and 28 social studies teachers working in central Antalya in 2017-2018 academic year contributed to the study. The data gathered through interview questions prepared by the researchers in accordance with “Social Studies Subject Area Competencies” and analyzed using a rubric which was prepared by consulting experts’ opinions. When the results were evaluated in general, it could be said that social studies teachers in the study group have reached a limited-moderate level competency regarding special education students.