Poverty Simulation With Teacher Candidates to Increase Awareness About Poverty
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21634638 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Patricia Briscoe (0000-0001-5764-215X, Niagara University, Vaughan, Canada, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 47 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 6-28 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Experiential Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1053-8259 • E-ISSN: 2169-009X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/10538259231168132 |
| OpenAlex | W4365455207 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 52 |
Background: Research suggests that many educators hold inaccurate or incomplete perceptions of poverty leading to stereotyping of students living in poverty. It is important for future teachers to understand more about the complexities of poverty so they can bridge gaps between misconceptions and understanding for their students, families, and school communities. Purpose: This study examined teacher candidates’ preconceived thoughts and changes in perceptions toward poverty based on participation in an experiential learning activity (i.e., a poverty simulation). Methodology/Approach: The participants ( n = 94) were in their final term of a 2-year teacher education program in Ontario, Canada. This mixed-method study used a Community Action Poverty Simulation combined with the quantitative presurvey Undergraduate Perception of Poverty Tracking Survey and qualitative postgroup discussions. Findings/Conclusions: Results indicated that the poverty simulation was an effective tool for disrupting poverty perceptions and myths among teacher candidates and provided insight into further areas to increase understanding. Implications: Based on the findings, poverty simulations are a promising experiential learning process for teacher education programs as a cost-effective, consciousness-raising exercise that can prompt deeper levels of learning for teacher candidates and better prepare them to teach students living in poverty
Economic growth · Economics · Experiential learning · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Perception · Poverty · Community Health and Development · Psychology · Service-Learning and Community Engagement · Youth Development and Social Support
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Cognitive and behavioral distancing from the poor
Research methodology
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Development and Validation of A Short Form of the Attitude Toward Poverty Scale
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |