Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Preparing Preservice Teachers to Address Bullying through Cartoon Lessons

  • Audrey C. Rule, Ph.D. (Author) University of Northern Iowa image/svg+xml
    Audrey C. Rule, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Northern Iowa and former elementary classroom, enrichment, and gifted education teacher. Her research interests include teaching with cartoons, creativity, thinking skills, science education, and gifted education.
  • Stephanie R. Logan, Ed.D. (Author) University of Northern Iowa
    Stephanie R. Logan, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Northern Iowa, a former elementary classroom teacher, and a former elementary and middle school counselor. Her research interests include cultural relevant pedagogy and social justice education. based practices for preservice and in-service special education teachers and peer-mediated intervention for improving children's social interactions with peers.
  • Frank W. Kohler, Ph.D. (Author) University of Northern Iowa
    Frank W. Kohler, Ph.D., is a Professor and Head of the Department of Special Education at the University of Northern Iowa. His research interests include evidence- based practices for preservice and in-service special education teachers and peer-mediated intervention for improving children's social interactions with peers.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.221
Abstract
Students who qualify for special education services are at risk for being bullied because of their cognitive, emotional, behavioral, or physical differences. Currently, teachers are not effective enough in reducing bullying; better preservice teacher preparation in this area may help to alleviate the problem. The current study explored the effects of preservice teachers using cartoons to spark discussion of bullying issues during practicum experiences with elementary students at urban schools. Twenty-one preservice special education teachers participated in the mostly qualitative study that presented an analysis of their reflections after teaching three cartoon-focused lessons on bullying to students in small groups, each containing at least one student with special needs. Reflections revealed the success of the cartoon lessons with positive effect on classroom climate. Preservice special education teachers became aware of the motivating effects of cartoons, the pervasiveness of bullying and the eagerness of elementary students to discuss it.
Keywords
Special Education Teachers, Program Effectiveness, Special Education, Student Behavior, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes
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Rule, A. C., Logan, S. R., & Kohler, F. W. (2013). Preparing Preservice Teachers to Address Bullying through Cartoon Lessons. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 8(3), 87-108. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.221

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