E-mail address: manweshapriya.baishistha@studenti.unipd.it

Assigned Curriculum: Research on Inclusion, Well-Being and Sustainability in Education

Brief personal and professional presentation and Research interests: I am a PhD candidate in Educational Sciences at the University of Padova, Italy. I hold a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in Education (M.Ed.). I have also worked as a school teacher, with one year of classroom teaching experience, which has informed my interest in teacher preparation and professional practice. Alongside my academic work, I am a certified yoga instructor and health and wellness coach.

Research Interest: Inclusive education, Teacher professional development and well-being

PhD project abstract: We know that, Inclusive education has become a central priority in contemporary educational systems and how important the role of teacher plays in the successful implementation of Inclusive education in classrooms. The doctoral project investigates pre-service teachers’ intention to teach in inclusive classrooms, drawing on Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behavior. 

This study examines how attitudes toward inclusive education, perceived self-efficacy, and concerns influence pre-service teachers’ intentions to teach in inclusive settings. Using a quantitative research design, data are collected through standardized and validated instruments administered to pre-service teachers enrolled in teacher education programmes.

To deepen understanding of the quantitative findings, the study also incorporates qualitative methods, allowing exploration of pre-service teachers’ lived experiences and perceptions, during their training and internships.

3 key words identifying the PhD project: 

Inclusive Education, Pre-service Teachers, Theory of Planned Behavior.

Supervisor: Prof. Elisabetta Ghedin

 

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