Publication Date
Spring 2016
Document Type
Project Summary
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Multicategorical Special Education
First Advisor
Philip Boudreau, Ph.D.
Abstract
This research study investigated educators’ knowledge and beliefs of learned helplessness in student with mild to moderate disabilities. Prior research indicates that students with disabilities are more prone to developing the learned helpless condition in comparison to their non-disabled peers. Studies provide evidence of a direct correlation between school failure and learned helplessness. A quantitative descriptive research method was used to collect and analyze data. A survey design method was used to assess special educators’ perceptions of the learned helpless condition. There were 40 special education teachers from suburban Chicago high schools who participated in this research study. Based on the obtained and analyzed data from the surveyed special education teachers a majority seem to have an understanding on the overall concept of learned helplessness. Further research is suggested to better understand educators’ beliefs.
Recommended Citation
Engemann, Jennifer, "Investigating Special Education Teachers’ Knowledge and Beliefs of Learned Helplessness in Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities" (2016). All Capstone Projects. 177.
https://opus.govst.edu/capstones/177