Book Talks in Special Education Methods Courses: Using Literature to Influence, Inspire, and Prepare Teacher Candidates. Marable, M. A, Leavitt-Noble, K., & Grande, M. Teacher Education and Special Education, 33(2):143–154, 2010.
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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. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc., copyright holder.]
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	volume = {33},
	issn = {0888-4064, 0888-4064},
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	doi = {10.1177/0888406409360013},
	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. [Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Inc., copyright holder.]},
	language = {English},
	number = {2},
	journal = {Teacher Education and Special Education},
	author = {Marable, Michele A and Leavitt-Noble, Kimberly and Grande, Marya},
	year = {2010},
	keywords = {Attitudes, Candidates, Disabled people, Insight, Positive thought, Reflection, article, attitudes beliefs book clubs special education teacher preparation},
	pages = {143--154},
}

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