Building meanings from the subject Discapacidad Intelectual y Aprendizaje from the Especial Education Bachelor: a learning experience through virtual discussion fórums

Abstract

The main aim of this investigation report is to present the results obtained by analyzing, from the perspective of symbolic interactionism, the content of virtual discussion forums in which students from the second grade of the intellectual disability area in Especial Education Bachelor participated. This analysis focuses on the meanings and interpretations that students give to the concepts derived from the Intellectual Disability and Learning (DIyA) subject program corresponding to the field of specific training in the intellectual area. The content of the forums was not only focused on the opinions that students give whether positive or negative aspects in educational attention to intellectual disability students, but also into making appropriate proposals to generate improvement learning environments. This study highlights the training possibilities offered by work in virtual environments, through the interaction between equals in the discussion of significant topics for teacher training in special education.