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Students in need of special education are increasing day by day. With this increase, there is a need for more classrooms and schools where these students can receive education. If special education practice schools and special education classes are insufficient, special education students can receive education in regular classes with other students. This situation, which is beneficial in terms of preventing special education students from being deprived of education, brings along some factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate the views of classroom teachers who have special education students in their classrooms on classroom management. The case study model of qualitative research method was used in conducting the research. The study group consisted of 17 classroom teachers selected using the criterion sampling method. A semi-structured interview form consisting of 6 questions was used to collect the data. The collected data were subjected to content analysis and presented in themes and codes. As a result of the research findings, it was determined that classroom teachers mostly expressed opinions in favor of disadvantages regarding special education students. As a result of the teachers' views on current special education practices, it was revealed that the lack of materials came to the forefront, teachers adopted the continuation of the usual classroom order, teachers allocated time for special education students during class hours on weekdays, teachers preferred verbal reinforcers more and used interaction-based social activities more. In terms of classroom management, it can be said that classroom teachers try to provide classroom management in the best way possible.

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