| Title: |
Stigma towards Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in India: Teaching Aptitude of Pre-Service Teachers |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Hemendra S. Mistry (ORCID 0000-0002-9074-0111); Martin Skutil (ORCID 0000-0002-9419-6459) |
| Source: |
European Journal of Education. 2025 60(3). |
| Availability: |
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
12 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Preservice Teachers; Inclusion; Students with Disabilities; Secondary School Teachers; Teaching Skills; Teacher Competencies; Prior Learning; Educational Attainment; Social Bias; Attitudes toward Disabilities; Knowledge Level; Self Efficacy |
| DOI: |
10.1111/ejed.70143 |
| ISSN: |
0141-8211; 1465-3435 |
| Abstract: |
This study examines the teaching aptitude of pre-service teachers towards inclusive education for children with disabilities in Gujarat, India. A total of 552 first-year B.Ed. students enrolled in secondary teacher education institutions participated in the survey. A two-part instrument was utilised: the first part collected demographic and professional background information, while the second part consisted of a 50-item test assessing aptitude for teaching in inclusive settings. The findings revealed that pre-service teachers in Gujarat demonstrated an overall average level of aptitude for inclusive education. However, they showed notably low aptitude in areas such as plus curriculum, curriculum adjustment, seating arrangements and the identification of intellectual disabilities. Significant differences in aptitude levels were observed based on participants' prior teaching experience and highest educational qualifications. The study concludes with a discussion on implications for policymakers and stakeholders to enhance teacher training programmes in India. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1481828 |
| Database: |
ERIC |