The Effects of Educational Placement on Motivational Outcomes of Students With Special Educational Needs

• In Event: 33.080 - Poster Session 6
  In Poster Session: 33.080-8 - Special Education Research SIG: Assessment, Collaboration, and Educational Placement

Abstract

In the current study, we compared the academic self-concept and enjoyment of learning of students with special educational needs (SEN) in special schools (n = 433) and regular schools (n = 762) at the end of 4th grade. SEN students in special education schools reported higher academic self-concepts and enjoyment of learning than their peers in regular schools. Class level achievement was negatively related to academic self-concept and enjoyment of learning. After controlling for class level achievement, no additional placement effects were present. In contrast to academic self-concept, enjoyment of learning was also positively influenced by higher social support in the classroom. Results indicate that aspects of the learning environment are differentially linked to SEN students' motivation.

Authors

• Aleksander Kocaj, Humboldt University - Berlin

• Poldi Kuhl, Humboldt University - Berlin

• Malte Jansen, Humboldt University - Berlin

• Hans Anand Pant, Humboldt University - Berlin

• Petra Stanat, Humboldt University - Berlin