The Level of Availability of Environmental Facilities in Public Schools and Their Role in the Academic Performance of Students with Disabilities

Abstract

This study explored the level of availability of environmental facilities in public schools and their role in the academic performance of students with disabilities in public schools in Irbid, Jordan, to make appropriate adjustments in light of the feedback that will be provided by the responses of students with disabilities. The study implemented a descriptive survey method and designed a questionnaire to evaluate the environmental facilities available in public schools in Irbid, which consisted of (13) self-report items. The study sample was randomly selected from 30 teachers who deal daily with students with disabilities. The findings of the study showed that teachers’ views were related to the availability of suitable tools such as benches and tables in scientific class laboratories that are prepared to suit the students’ needs. The findings also revealed the difference in the teachers' views according to gender, as male teachers think that students can access facilities faster than female students. the findings also showed that there are statistically significant differences at the significance level (? = 0.05) in the evaluation of the environmental facilities provided to students with disabilities in public schools in Irbid attributed to the academic level. 

Received: 15 March 2024 / Accepted: 29 April 2024 / Published: 5 May 2024