The Difficulties encountered by support agents in special education with physically disabled students

Authors

  • Fabiola Hermes Chesani University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil Author
    • Dionei Alves Dos Santos University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil Author
      • Claudete Santos Demetrio University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil Author
        • João Pedro Euriques Batista University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil Author
          • João Pedro Euriques Batista University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil Author
            • Matheulli Guilherme Corrêa de Andrade University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil Author

              DOI:

              https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol6.iss5.1035

              Keywords:

              Special Education, Inclusive Education, disability

              Abstract

              The aim of this study was to analyze the difficulties encountered by support agents in special education with students with disabilities. The methodology was qualitative and exploratory. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview and analyzed through thematic content analysis. The participants of the research were 12 support agents in special education in elementary education who carry out their activities with students with physical disabilities in a municipal school network. In relation to the difficulties encountered by special education support agents, the following categories emerged: Training of human resources; Material and technological resources; Infrastructure and Accessibility; Teamwork and Inclusion only in theory. It was concluded that there is a shortage of resources in this scenario, and may influence the quality of education offered to students with disabilities.

              Author Biographies

              • Fabiola Hermes Chesani, University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil

                School of Health

              • Dionei Alves Dos Santos, University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil

                School of Health

              • Claudete Santos Demetrio, University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil

                School of Health

              • João Pedro Euriques Batista, University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil

                School of Health

              • João Pedro Euriques Batista, University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil

                School of Health

              • Matheulli Guilherme Corrêa de Andrade, University of the Itajaí Valley, Brazil

                School of Health

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              Published

              2018-05-01

              Issue

              Vol. 6 No. 5 (2018): International Journal for Innovation Education and Research

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              Journal Articles

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              How to Cite

              Chesani, F. H., Alves Dos Santos, D., Demetrio, C. S., Batista, J. P. E., Batista, J. P. E., & Corrêa de Andrade, M. G. (2018). The Difficulties encountered by support agents in special education with physically disabled students. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 6(5), 164-178. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol6.iss5.1035