ERIC Number: EJ1487933
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2025-Nov
Pages: 18
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ISSN: ISSN-1746-1979
EISSN: EISSN-1746-1987
Available Date: 0000-00-00
What Teaching Attributes Are Essential for Promoting Inclusion and Social Justice in Primary Education? A Co-Constructed Research Study with Student Teachers
Yolanda Muñoz Martínez1; Ignacio Figueroa Céspedes2; Susana Domínguez Santos1
Education, Citizenship and Social Justice, v20 n3 p598-615 2025
The article explores the essential attributes required for primary education teachers to promote inclusion and social justice. This study aims to identify and analyze the teaching attributes perceived as essential by student teachers in primary education. Employing a qualitative approach grounded in Participatory Action Learning and Action Research (PALAR), the research involved six co-construction sessions with 14 student teachers specializing in special educational needs, conducted during their practicum seminars. Field notes and research journals were used alongside collaborative content analysis with participants to ensure depth and accuracy. The study identifies ten key attributes for inclusive and socially just teaching: respect for differences, empathy, personalized education, continuous professional development, coherence between values and practice, the use of inclusive methodologies, motivation and a positive attitude, teacher collaboration, effective communication with families, and self-reflection coupled with problem-solving skills. The findings emphasize that preparing inclusive teachers who promote social justice requires integrating values with methodological skills through reflective learning and collaborative practices. Bridging the gap between ideals and practice necessitates a robust theoretical foundation, practical tools, and institutional support. The study underscores the importance of defining these attributes clearly and shaping teacher education with an inclusive profile grounded in practical experience.
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Student Teachers, Teacher Characteristics, Student Teacher Attitudes, Inclusion, Social Justice, Participatory Research, Action Research, Practicums, Differences, Empathy, Individualized Instruction, Professional Continuing Education, Values, Teaching Methods, Teacher Collaboration, Parent Teacher Cooperation, Reflective Teaching, Problem Solving
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Adult Education
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Language: English
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Author Affiliations: 1Department of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Education, University of Alcala, Spain; 2Faculty of Education, Universidad Diego Portales, Chile

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