Examination of the Relation between the Possession of Compassion and Effective Teaching Qualities of Special Education Pre-Service Teachers in Special Education
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the relation between possession of compassion and effective teaching qualities of special education pre-service teachers. The study group of the research consisted of special education pre-service teachers enrolled at special education departments of universities in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus in 2019-2020 spring semester. Relational survey method, a qualitative research method, was used in the study. 315 pre-service teachers participated in the research. “Personal Information Form”, “Compassion Scale” and “Effective Teaching Qualities” scales were applied to the special education pre-service teachers. It has been found out that there is statistically significant and positive relation between the scores obtained by students from Effective Teaching Qualities Scale and the Tenderness, Being Aware of Sharing and Conscious Awareness sub-dimensions. Accordingly, as the scores of the students on the Effective Teaching Qualities Scale increase, their Tenderness, Being Aware of Sharing and Conscious Awareness scores also increase. It was determined that there is a statistically significant and negative relationship between the scores of the students within the scope of the study from the Effective Teaching Qualities Scale and the Apathy, Disconnection and Disengagement sub-dimensions of the Compassion Scale. Accordingly, as the scores of the participants on the Effective Teaching Qualities Scale increase, their Apathy, Disconnection and Disengagement scores decrease.
Keywords
Compassion , Effective Teaching Skills , Pre-service Teacher , Special Education
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