title: Evaluating effectiveness of an infusion learning model on attitudes of physical education majors.
abstract: The purpose was to evaluate the effect of an infusion curriculum model on attitudes of physical education majors toward teaching students with disabilities. 91 undergraduate students (61 men, 30 women) matriculating through the core curriculum of physical education teachers were exposed to the infusion curriculum as part of each course during one academic year. Attitudes were assessed pre- (Fall) and posttest (Spring) on the Physical Educator's Attitude Toward Teaching Individuals with Disabilities III. Analysis indicated a significant positive change in attitudes toward teaching students with disabilities. Findings suggest, when exposed to issues of disability by infusion into course content, these students self-reported they would have increased confidence in teaching and an appreciation when teaching students with disabilities. An independent validation of this change would be valuable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sports Education Leadership, The University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Box 453031, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA. rr.apache@ccmail.nevada.edu
authors.forename: R R Goyakla
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Apache
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Rizzo
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001290:Attitude; D002321:Career Choice; D002648:Child; D003479:Curriculum; D019988:Children with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008282:Mainstreaming, Education; D008297:Male; D010806:Physical Education and Training; D012929:Psychological Distance