ERIC Number: EJ1410076
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 16
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Portraits of Pre-Service Special Education Teachers: Perspectives on Well-Being and Its Association with Self-Efficacy and Work Engagement
Valeria Cavioni; Giusi Toto; Veronica Ornaghi
International Journal of Emotional Education, v15 n2 p21-36 2023
The well-being of teachers is a critical concern with significant implications for teaching effectiveness and student outcomes. However, there exists a notable gap in the literature concerning the well-being of pre-service teachers. Moreover, there is a scarcity of research focusing on the unique challenges faced by prospective special education teachers. This study addresses this dual gap by exploring the well-being of pre-service special education teachers and its relationship with self-efficacy and work commitment. Data was collected from a sample of 133 preservice teachers (mean age = 38,14; sd = 8.25 years) enrolled in a professional course for high school special education teachers. Employing cluster analysis, three distinct profiles based on mental health, perceived stress, and resilience z-scores were identified. We further explored how the identified well-being profiles related to self-efficacy and work engagement. The findings provide valuable insights on improving educational policies, personalized teacher training programs, and early support structures to nurture educators' well-being and equip them with the skills necessary to navigate the complex landscape of special education.
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Well Being, Student Attitudes, Self Efficacy, High School Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Persistence, Foreign Countries, Mental Health, Resilience (Psychology), Stress Variables
Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health. Old Humanities Building (OH) Room 241, University of Malta, MSD 2080, Malta. Tel: +356-2340-3014; Web site: http://www.um.edu.mt/ijee
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Italy
Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Teachers Sense of Efficacy Scale; Utrecht Work Engagement Scale
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