What do preservice teachers from the USA and the UK know about dyslexia?
Abstract
The purpose of the study was to examine the knowledge base of preservice teachers from the USA and the UK of dyslexia as a language-based learning disability. A survey (both US and UK versions) was constructed using current research-based understandings of dyslexia as a language-based learning disability. One hundred and one preservice teachers from the USA and 70 preservice teachers from the UK were administered the survey. Results indicated that participants in the two groups demonstrated some similar accurate knowledge about dyslexia as well as displaying some common misunderstandings about dyslexia. Recommendations concerning preservice teacher preparation and professional development for in-service teachers about dyslexia as well as future research directions are discussed.
Reference
Washburn, E. K., Binks-Cantrell, E. S., & Joshi, R. M. (2013). What do preservice teachers from the USA and the UK know about dyslexia? Dyslexia: An International Journal of Research and Practice, 20, p.1-18. DOI: 10.1002/dys.1459
Journal
Dyslexia
Analysis
Is this article part of a larger project or series of studies?
no
Does this study draw on a large, preexisting data set?
no
Research Approach
Geographic Setting
- United Kingdom
- United States
Institutional Context
Certification Level
Programatic Focus
Research Location Context
Preservice Participants
- Undergraduates (university based program)
Preservice Sample Size
171
Duration of Data Collection
Data Sources
Data Analysis Tools
Researcher Positionality
- A combination of their own students and students from other programs
Research Questions
What do PSTs in both the USA and the UK know about dyslexia as a language-based learning disability?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes
Do PSTs in the USA and the UK have similar knowledge of dyslexia?
Is this research question explicit from the manuscript? Yes