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ERIC Number: EJ1459040
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025
Pages: 17
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0885-6257
EISSN: EISSN-1469-591X
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Differences in the Effectiveness of Three Techniques for Modifying Children's Attitudes towards Disability in Early Childhood Education
Marta Aparicio Puerta; M. T. Polo Sánchez
European Journal of Special Needs Education, v40 n1 p144-160 2025
To foster high-quality and inclusive education, students must hold positive attitudes towards all groups, including individuals with disabilities, a goal that can be accomplished through active participation in awareness-raising programmes. This study compares the efficacy of various strategies to modify attitudes towards disability among preschool children. For this purpose, 70 five-year-old children were divided into four distinct groups: Experimental Group 1, which received a combination of strategies (information enhancement, simulation, and imagined contact); Experimental Group 2, which engaged in information enhancement and simulation; Experimental Group 3, where only imagined contact was implemented; and the Control Group. Following the intervention, a notable improvement was observed in both attitudes and knowledge regarding disability in all experimental groups, with the most significant difference observed in Experimental Group 1. In conclusion, while these strategies are effective individually, their efficacy is further enhanced when combined.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Early Childhood Education
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Language: English
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