Samsel, M. and Perepa, P. (2013) The impact of media representation of disabilities on teachers' perceptions. Support for Learning. 28(4), pp. 138-145. 1467-9604.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Abstract: | The study investigates a link between media portrayal of disabilities and its influence on teachers' perceptions of their students. By using semi-structured interviews and questionnaires, participants (N = 8) gave an insight into their perceptions of the impact TV programmes and films have on their understanding of disability and teaching style. The findings reveal that the participants found the majority of media to sensationalise disability, perpetuate stereotypes and lack appropriate representation of people with disabilities in general. The teachers within the sample also acknowledged media as impacting their understanding, awareness and knowledge of disabilities and approaches, but they did not see it as impacting their teaching practices directly. |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | media impact, teachers' perceptions, representation of disability, television, sensationalism |
| Subjects: | L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education > LC4001 Children and youth with disabilities. Learning disabled children and youth |
| Creators: | Samsel, Maria and Perepa, Prithvi |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: |
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Special Needs Education and Research University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research |
| Date: | November 2013 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 138-145 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Support for Learning |
| Volume: | 28 |
| Number: | 4 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-9604.12036 |
| ISSN: | 1467-9604 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/6131 |
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