Analysıs of The Problems of Specıal Educatıon Teachers

Abstract

This research aims to reveal the opinions of special education teachers about the problems and solutions in special education. The research was conducted using a qualitative research design. The study group was formed in Trabzon Province Sürmene District I. and II. Stage Special Education Practice School consists of teachers. Qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis. Findings indicate that teachers in special education schools have problems arising from the education system, parents, school management, teachers and students, the educational environments do not respond to the needs of special education students, and the tools provided are insufficient. Teachers who are graduates of different fields working in special education schools see a significant deficiency in themselves in terms of the wages they receive. It is expected that it is necessary and important to have competencies such as patience, understanding, compassion, effective communication and motivation within the scope of personal and professional competences in the appointment of field experts and teachers of special education graduates to special education schools.