Book Talks in Special Education Methods Courses: Using Literature to Influence, Inspire, and Prepare Teacher Candidates

Autor/inn/en	Marable, Michele A.; Leavitt-Noble, Kimberly; Grande, Marya
Titel	Book Talks in Special Education Methods Courses: Using Literature to Influence, Inspire, and Prepare Teacher Candidates
Quelle	In: Teacher Education and Special Education, 33 (2010) 2, S.143-154 (12 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0888-4064
DOI	10.1177/0888406409360013
Schlagwörter	Methods Courses; Empathy; Preservice Teacher Education; Attitudes toward Disabilities; Student Teacher Attitudes; Reflection; Student Surveys; Beliefs; Book Reviews; Literature Appreciation; Special Education; Group Discussion; Reading Assignments; Attitude Change; Instructional Effectiveness; New York + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Methodisch-didaktische Anleitung; Empathie; Lehramtsstudiengang; Lehrerausbildung; Schülerbefragung; Belief; Glaube; Book reviewing; Book review; Rezension; Literarische Wertung; Special needs education; Sonderpädagogik; Sonderschulwesen; Gruppendiskussion; Attitudinal change; Einstellungsänderung; Unterrichtserfolg
Abstract	An investigation on the use of literature as part of the teacher preparation process probed the impact of book talks on teacher candidates' attitudes toward people with disabilities. Candidates in a 4-year undergraduate program participated in book talks reflecting subjects relevant to course work. Books reflected various effects of disability, including the impact on individuals or their families. Data were collected from written reflections and survey responses. Qualitative analysis revealed that the assignment influenced an increase in positive attitudes toward individuals with disabilities reflecting insight, empathy, and respect. Furthermore, candidates benefitted from discussions with their peers and deepened their understanding of the impact of disability. Suggestions for future use of book talks in teacher education are also discussed. (Contains 1 table.) (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10