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Developing Physical Activity Program to Improve Peer Relationship of Children with Disabilities in Inclusive Education Class

  • Journal of Special Education: Theory and Practice
  • Abbr : JSPED
  • 2009, 10(2), pp.57-84
  • Publisher : Research Institute of the Korea Special Education
  • Research Area : Social Science > Education

Dong-Ki Han 1 강유석 1 양한나 1

1백석대학교

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this study was developing physical activity program to improve peer relationship of children with disabilities in inclusive elementary school. Literature review about peer relationship and physical activity was made first, then deep interview and field observation were conducted on regular class teacher, special class teacher, parents, and children without disabilities to understand the field. Validity test of collected data was conducted by the discussion of professionals. Analysis of data found that changing the perception and attitude of teacher was mostly in need and among children with disabilities, one with will to participate and developed motor skill had a positive interaction with children without disabilities. Based on overall analysis, the direction and goal of development of physical activity program, the form basis of physical activity program, and the development of model and reference of physical activity program were decided. Additionally, 8 major categories and 26 subcategories were classified. Ramifying each subcategories resulted in developing 105 physical activities. Further research is needed to examine the effect of the program in the field.

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