Analyzing the existing and faced challenges of student teachers in the field of teaching students with special needs; Phenomenological study

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Department of Psychology and Counseling, Farhangian University, P.O. Box 14665-889, Tehran, Iran

10.48310/istt.2025.17790.1118

Abstract

Background and Objectives: Curriculum plays an important role in improving existing educational conditions and achieving optimal situation. Therefore, the present study aimed to analyze the phenomenological challenges faced by student teachers in the field of teaching students with special needs.

Methods: This study was conducted using qualitative approach and phenomenological method. The current research population included student teachers in the field of teaching students with special needs, which were 84 people. The research sample was selected using purposive sampling method. To collect data, a semi-structured qualitative interview was used and the data reached saturation after interviewing 13 people. Claysey method was used to analyze the data.

Findings: Data analysis led to the identification of ten main categories: attitude modification, development of content and specialized knowledge, familiarity with scientific and research leaders, educational equipment, practical experience and internships, control of emotions and feelings, familiarity with educational tools, interaction with families, attention to individual differences, and interdisciplinary interaction. In addition, twenty-one subcategories were extracted for these main categories that play a decisive role in the quality of education.

Conclusion: The conditions that provide the possibility of achieving the maximum necessary qualifications for student teachers in the field of teaching students with special needs is one of the priorities of the curriculum of this field. The suggestions obtained from this research emphasize the importance of reviewing the curriculum and paying attention to the existing challenges in order to enrich the curriculum in the field of education for students with special needs.

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  • Receive Date: 13 December 2024
  • Revise Date: 07 March 2025
  • Accept Date: 08 April 2025
  • First Publish Date: 08 April 2025
  • Publish Date: 21 March 2025