The specialized support teacher in the classroom with students with sensory disabilities: considerations on the professional profile from a pilot study on the perceptions of trainee teachers

Abstract

This article examines the training of support teachers and highlights the importance of teacher professionalism when working with students with sensory impairments. In order to promote increasingly inclusive educational environments, it is crucial to promote research and studies on the role of specialised support teachers, who play a crucial role in the national education system. This paper explores this issue by analysing the perceptions of pre-service teachers, particularly concerning the challenges of managing classrooms that include students with sensory impairments. The findings of the study highlight important pedagogical issues related to teacher training courses and the profile of specialised support teachers.