COMPETENCIES OF CLASSROOM TEACHERS REGARDING STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES

This study aimed to determine the competencies of classroom teachers regarding students with learning difficulties. The research was conducted based on the survey model, one of the quantitative research methods. The sample consisted of 350 classroom teachers working in public schools in Alanya district, Antalya province, during the 2022-2023 academic year, selected using simple random sampling. The research data were collected using the Teacher Competence Scale for Students with Learning Difficulties” developed by Korkut, Keskin, and Can (2016). Developed by Korkut, Keskin, and Can (2016). Data analyses were performed using the SPSS program. The analyses revealed that teachers' competencies were at a very high level across the scale and its subdimensions. While there was no significant difference in teachers' competencies based on gender, a statistically significant difference in favor of female teachers was found in the Focus on the Lesson subdimension. Teachers' competencies did not differ significantly based on their professional experience and educational status.