Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 6, 2025
06:16
Involving Individuals with Developmental Language Disorder and Their Parents/Carers in Research Priority Setting
Published on: June 6, 2020
3.7K
Shut up, or Set Free: Poetic Inquiry into Disabled Students' Experiences of Differential Attainment
Megan E L Brown1, Gabrielle Finn2
1School of Medicine, Newcastle University, UK.
Perspectives on Medical Education
|November 27, 2024
Summary
Differential attainment (DA) in health professions education disproportionately affects disabled students. This study used poetry to reveal systemic barriers and ableist stereotypes, highlighting the need for inclusive practices and support systems.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Medical Education Research
- Qualitative Research Methods
Background:
- Differential attainment (DA) presents systematic disparities in health professions education outcomes based on demographics.
- Limited qualitative research exists on disabled learners' experiences with DA.
- Understanding these experiences is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of disabled health professions students regarding differential attainment.
- To identify systemic barriers and ableist stereotypes impacting disabled learners.
- To inform the development of inclusive educational practices.
Main Methods:
- Critical poetic inquiry was employed to analyze a large interview dataset (n=123).
- Focus was placed on students who disclosed disability (n=18), specifically within health professions education (n=10).
- Poems were constructed to represent individual experiences and thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- Four key themes emerged: 'The perseverance stereotype,' 'Managing the hidden curriculum,' 'Privilege and access,' and 'Surviving, not thriving.'
- These themes illustrate the complex interplay of systemic barriers, ableist stereotypes, and privilege.
- Poetic representations highlight the struggles faced by disabled students.
Conclusions:
- Findings challenge ableist perceptions and underscore the necessity of inclusive practices in health professions education.
- A shift towards universal design and comprehensive support systems is advocated.
- This research provides a foundation for interventions to address DA equitably for all learners.
More Related Videos
10:26Problem-Solving Before Instruction PS-I: A Protocol for Assessment and Intervention in Students with Different Abilities
Published on: September 11, 2021
3.9K
12:55Multimodal Protocol for Assessing Metacognition and Self-Regulation in Adults with Learning Difficulties
Published on: September 27, 2020
8.4K
Related Concept Videos
01:25Learning Disabilities
84
Learning disabilities are cognitive disorders caused by neurological impairments that affect cognitive functions like language and reading, without indicating overall intellectual or developmental challenges. These disabilities differ from global intellectual or developmental disabilities as they are limited to distinct cognitive functions. Common learning disabilities include dysgraphia, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, each of which impacts unique aspects of learning.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a...
84
01:22Case Studies
11.6K
There are many research methods available to psychologists in their efforts to understand, describe, and explain behavior and the cognitive and biological processes that underlie it.
11.6K
02:57The Sense of Self: Reflected Self-Appraisal and Social Comparison
49.7K
According to Charles Cooley, we base our image on what we think other people see (Cooley 1902). We imagine how we must appear to others, then react to this speculation. We don certain clothes, prepare our hair in a particular manner, wear makeup, use cologne, and the like—all with the notion that our presentation of ourselves is going to affect how others perceive us. We expect a certain reaction, and, if lucky, we get the one we desire and feel good about it. But more than that, Cooley...
49.7K
01:29Intellectual Disability
39
Intellectual disability (ID) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning that manifest during the developmental period. This condition encompasses challenges in reasoning, memory, problem-solving, and learning, accompanied by impairments in everyday life skills, such as communication, self-care, and social interactions. Intellectual disability affects approximately 1% of the population in the United States, impacting an estimated 5...
39
01:27Language and Cognition
325
Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
325
01:27Ethnic Identity within a Larger Culture
30
Adolescents from ethnic minority backgrounds face a multifaceted journey in forming their identities, shaped by the intersections of cultural expectations and personal exploration. For these adolescents, identity formation involves not only typical developmental challenges but also navigating the perceptions and attitudes of the majority culture. As they grow, adolescents in ethnic minority groups often become increasingly aware of stereotypes, social biases, and discrimination, all of which...
30