Pre-service teachers' perceptions of physical, socioemotional and cognitive traits in gifted students: unveiling bias?

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Attitudes and beliefs guide our decision-making. In the educational context, prior research has noted the existence of prejudices and stereotypes among teachers that make it difficult to identify and care for gifted students. Stereotypes towards gifted students can hinder the identification and development of potential and the development of personality. This study examines Spanish pre-service teachers' stereotypical conceptions of gifted and non-gifted students focusing on physical appearance and athletic ability.

Methods

Following a mixed methods research with between subjects design and using a convenience sampling, 455 last-year pre-service teachers enrolled during 2023-2024 in one of three university degrees or one Master's degree related to teacher trainin

SUBMITTER: Ferrandiz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11747620 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature