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Judging a book by its cover? Investigating pre-service teacher's stereotypes towards pupils with special educational needs

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Stereotypes about pupils with special educational needs are prevalent both in society and among pre- and in-service teachers. However, little is known about the specific stereotypes pre-service teachers associate with autistic pupils, pupils with Down syndrome, and pupils with dyslexia. We explored these in two studies. Study 1 (N=13) involved qualitative interviews to identify potential stereotype content. Study 2 (N=213) used these findings to create a questionnaire to quantify these stereotypes. We found distinct stereotypes associated with all three groups of pupils. For successful inclusion, teachers must recognize the uniqueness of each pupil, including those with different diagnoses.

Source: Teaching and Teacher Education

DOI: 10.1016/j.tate.2024.104526

Authors: Charlotte S. Schell, Charlotte Dignath, Hannah Kleen, Nathalie John, Mareike Kunter

Institutions: Individual Development and Adaptive Education, DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education, TU Dortmund University, Goethe University Frankfurt

Language: English

Topic: Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,770