ERIC Number: EJ1483092
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Sep
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0952-3383
EISSN: EISSN-1467-8578
Available Date: 2025-04-16
Examining Perceptions of School and Teachers among Children with Specific Learning Disabilities through Their Drawings
British Journal of Special Education, v52 n3 p331-340 2025
This study aimed to explore how children with specific learning disabilities perceive their school and teachers through an analysis of their drawings. The participants were four children aged seven to nine years (two girls and two boys) diagnosed with specific learning disabilities. The analysis revealed that the children primarily associated the classroom and formal lessons with their learning environment, often exhibiting an anxious and perfectionist attitude. Notably, their drawings placed less emphasis on elements such as learning through play, school gardens and peer relationships. These findings highlight that children with specific learning disabilities tend to view structured lessons as their primary learning context, underscoring the need for more holistic and supportive educational approaches tailored to their unique needs.
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Student Attitudes, Freehand Drawing, Learning Disabilities, Teaching Methods, Educational Environment, Elementary School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Special Education, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey; 2Child Development, Kirikkale University, Kirikkale, Turkey

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