The School-Community Transition in Puerto Rico: Perceptions of Adapted Physical Education Teachers

Authors

  • Amaury Samalot-Rivera State University of New York-The College at Brockport https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7309-363X
  • Carlos J. Santiago-Bibiloni Universidad Central de Bayamón
  • Héctor L. Rodríguez Nieves Universidad Ana G. Méndez
  • Vivian E. Figueroa Universidad Ana G. Méndez
  • Wilfredo R. Ramos Viera Universidad Ana G. Méndez

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.efyd.e345333

Keywords:

Adapted physical education, community integration, disability, social inclusion, transition

Abstract

This study aimed to determine the perception of adapted physical education teachers perceptions on the effectiveness of the school-to-community transition process for students with disabilities in Puerto Rico. 71 teachers completed an open-ended questionnaire validated by a group of experts. Results showed that the majority of adapted physical education teachers in Puerto Rico do not plan for transition and they consider these services and processes to be inadequate. Data analysis uncovered three recurring themes: (a) lack of transitions services knowledge and training, (b) inadequate transition planning, and (c) ineffectiveness of transition services. It seems clear that there is a need to provide professional development opportunities and clearer guidelines on transition planning and implementation to all adapted physical education teachers in Puerto Rico.

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Author Biographies

Amaury Samalot-Rivera, State University of New York-The College at Brockport

Doctor of Philosophy in Sport and Exercise Education - Specialization in Adapted Physical Education. Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology, Sport Studies and Physical Education (KSSPE), SUNY Brockport, New York, United States. Email: asamalot@brockport.edu

Carlos J. Santiago-Bibiloni, Universidad Central de Bayamón

Master in Special Education – Specialization in Specific Learning Difficulties. Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Department of Education, Universidad Central de Bayamón, Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Email: santiagobca@de.pr.gov

Héctor L. Rodríguez Nieves, Universidad Ana G. Méndez

Master in Adapted Physical Education. Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Department of Education, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Recinto de Cupey, Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Email: rodrigueznh@de.pr.gov

Vivian E. Figueroa, Universidad Ana G. Méndez

Master in Adapted Physical Education. Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Department of Education, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Email: vivianesther@gmail.com

Wilfredo R. Ramos Viera, Universidad Ana G. Méndez

Master in Adapted Physical Education. Coordinator of Adapted Physical Education, Department of Education, Universidad Ana G. Méndez, Humacao, Puerto Rico. Email: ramosvwr@de.pr.gov

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Published

2023-06-20

How to Cite

Samalot-Rivera, A., Santiago-Bibiloni, C. J., Rodríguez Nieves, H. L., Figueroa, V. E., & Ramos Viera, W. R. (2023). The School-Community Transition in Puerto Rico: Perceptions of Adapted Physical Education Teachers. Educación Física Y Deporte, 42(1), 175–189. https://doi.org/10.17533/udea.efyd.e345333

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