英文摘要 |
Textbooks are able to shape the attitude of students. The descriptions ofpeople with disabilities in textbooks would influence students’ attitude to peoplewith disabilities. The purpose of this study was to analyze people with disabilitiesdescribed in Chinese-language elementary school textbooks, includingthe prevalence of categories of disabilities, the development of their character,significant others and inclusive education. The results of study include: (1)People with disabilities are significantly underrepresented in Chinese-languageelementary school textbooks. The most prevalent disabilities found in textbooksfocused on physical disabilities in nature. Four categories of disabilitiesneglected in textbooks including hearing impairment, autism, emotional disabilities,and developmental retardation. (2) Textbooks tended to emphasize thecharacter development of well-known people with disabilities. (3) Significantothers for people with disabilities including parents, teachers, and their peers.(4) Only two compositions regarding to inclusive education in textbooks. Thethemes focused on the participation of physically and mentally disabled studentsin class activities and experiencing disabilities. |