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SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
SENTIMENTS, ATTITUDES, AND CONCERNS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
AMONG STUDENTS OF FOUNDATION OF SPECIAL AND INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
COURSE
QUESTIONNAIRE
Name (optional): _______________________________________________________
General Direction: Fill in the required parts with your answer and check the box of
your choice in the items indicated.
Sex:
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Program:
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£BSEd- Mathematics £ BSEd- English £BTLEd-IA
Direction: The following items are statements about Sentiments, attitudes and
concerns towards Inclusive Education among students who are enrolled with
Foundation of Special and Inclusive Education course. Put check (✔) in the space
provided if the statement is:
4= strongly agree 3= agree 2= disagree 1= strongly disagree
PART I. SENTIMENTS TOWARD INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
4 3 2 1
As a student …
1 It is rewarding when I am able to help people with disabilities
2 I feel comfortable around people with disabilities
3 I do not worry that I could eventually end up with a disability
4 Contact with a person with a disability reminds me of the
strength and resilience we all have.
5 I engage in meaningful and respectful interactions with
people with disabilities.
6 I would feel resilient if I had a disability.
7 I am not afraid to look at a person with a disability straight in
the face
8 I am inspired when people with disabilities strive to achieve
their goals.
9 I appreciate the challenges that people with disabilities
overcome.
10 I find it fulfilling to learn and adapt when people with severe
physical disabilities.
PART II. ATTITUDES TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
4 3 2 1
I believe that …
1 Students who demonstrate physical aggression can benefit
from being in regular classes with appropriate support.
2 Students who have difficulty expressing their thoughts
verbally thrive in regular classes with the right
accommodation
3 Students who are inattentive can excel in regular classes with
effective strategies and support.
4 Students who require communicative technologies (e.g.,
Braille and sign language) flourished in regular classes with
proper resources.
5 Students who need additional support to pass exams can
succeed in regular classes with tailored assistance.
6 Students who need an individualized academic program
achieve their potential in regular classes with customized
plan.
7 Students who need assistance with personal care thrive in
regular classes with appropriate support
PART III. CONCERNS TOWARDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
4 3 2 1
As a student I …
1 am concerned that there will be poor resources/ staff
available to support inclusion
2 am concerned that students with disabilities will not be
accepted by the rest of the class
3 am concerned that it will be difficult to give appropriate
attention to all students in an inclusive classroom.
4 am concerned that my workload will increase if I have
students with disabilities in my class.
5 am concerned that I will be more stressed if I have students
with disabilities in my class.
6 am concerned that I do not have knowledge and skills
required to teach students with disabilities.
Source: Forlin, C., Earle, C., Loreman, T., & Sharma, U. (2011). The Sentiments,
Attitudes, and Concerns about Inclusive Education Revised (SACIE-R) scale for
measuring pre-service teachers’ perceptions about inclusion. Exceptionality Education
International, 21(3), 50-65. [Link]
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