Stereotypes of Teachers towards Success of Children with Disabilities in Mainstream School

Dr. Sadhana Shivaji Lamture

Abstract: The present study aimed to investigate the Mainstream and Special teachers’ stereotype Success of Children with Disabilities in Mainstream School. The sample comprised of 100 Mainstream and 100 Special teachers working in mainstream schools under SSA in Thane districts of Maharashtra. The researcher developed three point rating scale using scientific steps of tool development. The findings indicate that mainstream and special teachers have similar stereotype towards Success of Children with Disabilities in Mainstream School. . Both the groups of teachers have similar stereotype towards success of Children with Disabilities in curricular and co curricular activities which is taken in mainstream school. Key words: Teachers, Stereotype, Mainstream school, Success and children with disabilities

Keywords: Teachers, Stereotype, Mainstream school, Success and children with disabilities