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Pre-service teachers’ perceptions of simSchool as preparation for inclusive education: a pilot study
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posted on 2023-05-18, 01:54 authored by Rayner, C, Fluck, AThe shift towards the inclusion of students with disabilities in regular schools has meant that general classroom teachers need to be skilled in educating students with a diverse range of needs and abilities. Together with theoretical study and as a supplement to practical experience, teacher educators have begun to explore virtual and simulated classrooms to help prepare pre-service teachers for the complexity of the teaching profession. In this pilot study, we examined the perspective of pre-service teachers on a classroom simulation program called “simSchool.” Two-hour-long tutorial sessions focusing on catering for student diversity and the educational needs of students with autism spectrum disorder were conducted. The pre-service teachers’ responses to an 11-item questionnaire are discussed, highlighting the potential of simSchool as well as some current limitations of this approach in the context of Australian teacher education courses.
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Publication title
Asia - Pacific Journal of Teacher EducationVolume
42Pagination
212-227ISSN
1359-866XDepartment/School
Faculty of EducationPublisher
RoutledgePlace of publication
AustraliaRights statement
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