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| Title: |
Improving early childhood teacher education: Preservice teachers' beliefs about inclusion |
| Author: |
Baum, Angela C. McMurray-Schwarz, Paula |
| Appeared in: |
Journal of early childhood teacher education |
| Paging: | Volume 24 (2003) nr. 3 pages 147-155 |
| Year: |
2003 |
| Contents: |
The purpose of this study is to describe early childhood preservice teachers' beliefs about the inclusion of children with special needs in early childhood settings. Nineteen female undergraduate early childhood education preservice teachers participated in one of five focus groups. Students were divided into three groups based on the courses they were enrolled in or had completed: Beginner (sophomore and junior courses), Intermediate (senior courses), and Advanced (student teaching). Additionally, 6 of the 19 students participated in individual interviews. Data analysis resulted in themes related to students' beliefs and philosophies of inclusion, as well as their thoughts concerning practice in inclusive programs. This paper describes students' beliefs within each group and compares responses across the different groups. Implications are discussed in relation to teacher education programs and directions for future research. |
| Publisher: |
Taylor & Francis |
| Source file: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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