Investigating reported self-efficacy, attitudes, challenges,
and knowledge of physical educators of autistic children across
Europe

J 2024

Investigating reported self-efficacy, attitudes, challenges, and knowledge of physical educators of autistic children across Europe

KINGSDORF, Sheri Leigh, Karel PANČOCHA, Kateryna IVANOVA, Alexandra FAKA, Jasmina TROSHANSKA et. al.

Basic information

Original name

Investigating reported self-efficacy, attitudes, challenges, and knowledge of physical educators of autistic children across Europe

Authors

KINGSDORF, Sheri Leigh, Karel PANČOCHA, Kateryna IVANOVA, Alexandra FAKA and Jasmina TROSHANSKA

Edition

International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, Velká Británie, Taylor and Francis Ltd., Oxon, 2024, 2047-3869

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

50302 Education, special

Country of publisher

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Impact factor

Impact factor: 2.100 in 2022

Organization unit

Faculty of Education

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2024.2366723

Keywords in English

Physical education; self-efficacy; autism; applied behavior analysis

Abstract

V originále

Throughout Europe, autistic children are increasingly supported in the inclusive classroom. However, little is known about physical educators’ preparation to support student diversity. Historically, European countries newer to the adoption of inclusivity, such as the Czech Republic, Cyprus, and North Macedonia, have less standardized practices in place for meaningful inclusion. As a result, physical educators may not have received needed training. To further investigate this, a survey was conducted to examine self-assessed knowledge and attitudes with 209 physical educators. Analysis of their responses showed moderate levels of self-efficacy. However, a novel look at challenges and practices verified that respondents do not consider themselves skilled in implementing strategies for supporting autistic children in inclusive physical education classrooms. The findings suggest that more substantial work is needed to develop empirically grounded preservice and continuing education programs and foster regulations surrounding evidence-based pedagogy.

Links

MUNI/A/1410/2023, interní kód MU

Name: Podpora duševního zdraví u dětí s neurovývojovými poruchami

Investor: Masaryk University, Support of mental health in children with neurodevelopmental disorders

Citovat

KINGSDORF, Sheri Leigh, Karel PANČOCHA, Kateryna IVANOVA, Alexandra FAKA and Jasmina TROSHANSKA. Investigating reported self-efficacy, attitudes, challenges, and knowledge of physical educators of autistic children across Europe. International Journal of Developmental Disabilities. Velká Británie: Taylor and Francis Ltd., Oxon, 2024, 14 pp. ISSN 2047-3869. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2024.2366723.

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KINGSDORF, Sheri Leigh, Karel PANČOCHA, Kateryna IVANOVA, Alexandra FAKA and Jasmina TROSHANSKA. Investigating reported self-efficacy, attitudes, challenges, and knowledge of physical educators of autistic children across Europe. \textit{International Journal of Developmental Disabilities}. Velká Británie: Taylor and Francis Ltd., Oxon, 2024, 14 pp. ISSN~2047-3869. Available from: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20473869.2024.2366723.

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