1/MALARDALEN UNIVERSITY (Eskilstuna, Sweden)/1/UPPSALA UNIVERSITY (Uppsala, Suède)/2/KARLSTAD UNIVERSITY (Karlstad, Suède)
ISBN / ISSN:
ISSN 1875-0672
Année de publication:
2019
Date de publication:
01/01/2019
Résumé:
Special needs educators (SNEs) have important roles in many education systems. However, their roles are often poorly defined, and differ greatly both between and within education systems. Studies show that SNEs have diverse tasks, have problems defining their jurisdiction, and approach special support with different perspectives than other professions. Here, the aim is to explore what Swedish SNEs express regarding their occupational role and jurisdiction, utilising 676 free text responses to an open question in a total population survey. The results illustrate that SNEs often have to take on tasks they do not view as appropriate and that they often experience misunderstanding from head teachers and colleagues about their roles and tasks, and that they risk being replaced by other professions. [...] [Résumé d'auteur]