Evaluating Educational Services that are Designed for Students with learning disabilities in Saudi Arabia from the Point of View of Teachers

Mothri Alhwaiti, Mohammed

doi:10.21608/jsre.2019.69876

Evaluating Educational Services that are Designed for Students with learning disabilities in Saudi Arabia from the Point of View of Teachers

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Mohammed Mothri Alhwaiti

10.21608/jsre.2019.69876

Abstract

Abstract
The study aimed at evaluating educational services that are designed for students with learning disabilities in Saudi Arabia from the point of view of teachers. The researcher designed a survey based on literature review and his work as a supervisor on students doing their practicum. The survey consisted of 62 items distributed on four areas; the curriculum, teaching strategies, classroom environment and supported services of the program. Validity and reliability were insured using Cronbach Alpha method in which the value was 84%. The sample of the study consisted of (66) teachers.
The data was analyzed using the t-test and Anova. Results did not show significant differences on all four areas and no significant differences were found based on gender and degree. However a significant difference was found based on years of experience on the areas of curriculum and classroom environment.

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