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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2014, Vol. 5(2) 169-177

Stereotypes as Stigmatizing Barriers to Effective Inclusive Education

Mihail PRODANOV

pp. 169 - 177

Publish Date: April 30, 2014  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

Inclusive education embraces various activities that aim to help the socialization of children with antisocial behavior and act as protective factors for reducing the risk of antisocial behavior. Pedagogues, psychologists and educators from different institutions play major role in the management of such activities. They are not only the organizers but also mentors, whose influence is crucial to the effectiveness of inclusive education. On the other hand, their motivation depends on their attitude towards their clients - delinquents. That makes the study of the stereotypes that pedagogues, psychologists and educators have toward the group of minor and juvenile delinquents of high importance. Their stereotypical perception can turn into а barrier to effective implementation of programs for inclusive education, stigmatizing them in a negative way. This paper presents a study of the stereotypes in a sample of the so-called public educators engaged in activities, which are conducted by the Anti-nuisance commissions of minor and juvenile offenders. The model SCM (Stereotype Content Model) is used, which is developed by S.Fiske, P.Glik and A.Cuddy. The survey results show that the negative stereotypes of children - delinquents are prevalent. That conclusion outlines the need for specialized training for professionals, engaged in the activities for inclusive education of minor and juvenile offenders.

Keywords: Inclusive education, delinquents, stereotypes, SCM


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
PRODANOV, M. (2014). Stereotypes as Stigmatizing Barriers to Effective Inclusive Education. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 5(2), 169-177.

Harvard
PRODANOV, M. (2014). Stereotypes as Stigmatizing Barriers to Effective Inclusive Education. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 5(2), pp. 169-177.

Chicago 16th edition
PRODANOV, Mihail (2014). "Stereotypes as Stigmatizing Barriers to Effective Inclusive Education". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 5 (2):169-177.