Changing Perceptions of Pre-Service Educators Through Service-Learning
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2018
Publication Title
Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education
Abstract
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.
Recommended Citation
Leytham, P. A., Dawson, S., & Rasmussen, C. L. (2018). Changing perceptions of pre-service educators through service-learning. Journal of the International Society for Teacher Education, 22(2), 23-35.
