ERIC Number: EJ1237541
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
Pages: 13
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Changing Perceptions of Pre-Service Educators through Service-Learning
Leytham, Patrick A.; Dawson, Shirley; Rasmussen, Clay L.
Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, v22 n2 p23-35 2018
Despite the worldwide increasing prevalence of students with disabilities (SWD) in the general education environment, pre-service educators (PSE) are still reporting negative attitudes before and after taking coursework regarding SWD. Service-learning may be one method for improving the perceptions of PSEs towards SWD. Prior research has not investigated service-learning for PSE with SWD using change and transformative theory to understand changes. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine whether a service-learning activity positively influences PSE perceptions regarding the inclusion of SWD in the general education environment using a modified sentiments, attitudes, and concerns protocol. Results indicate that PSEs can positively change their perceptions concerning SWD in their future classrooms.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Attitude Change, Student Attitudes, Service Learning, Students with Disabilities, Transformative Learning, Inclusion, Classroom Environment
International Society for Teacher Education. Danish School of Education, Aarhus University, Niels Juelsgade 84, 8210 Aarhus N. Denmark; e-mail: isftecontact@gmail.com; Web site: http://isfte.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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