The simulation increased teacher candidates' confidence and self-efficacy for addressing sensitive topics, but did not alleviate concerns about parent and administrator backlash¶

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Evidence · 1 study (2 entries) · qualitative r3 · q2
Currency · newest study 2026 · not yet checked against its sources · not reviewed by a person

Subclaims¶

q2 i? Post-survey responses indicated improved self-efficacy and greater willingness to tackle controversial topics. → Hoda Harati 2026 q2 i? The intervention did not significantly alleviate concerns about backlash from parents and administrators, and findings were not uniformly positive. → Hoda Harati 2026 (2)

Evidence¶

Hoda Harati 2026¶

Hoda Harati, Gretchen McAllister, Yingying Liu. (2026). Cultivating inclusive mindsets exploring faculty's and students' perspectives on using online simulations for inclusive pedagogy in teacher education. Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-026-10662-7

q2 · i? · qualitative · r3

Thematic analysis of teacher candidates' pre/post write-in responses (N = 39). The article reports "a positive shift in self-efficacy accompanied by a greater willingness to tackle complex and controversial topics," with no effect size reported.

"Thematic analysis revealed a positive shift in self-efficacy accompanied by a greater willingness to tackle complex and controversial topics."

Hoda Harati 2026 (2)¶

Hoda Harati, Gretchen McAllister, Yingying Liu. (2026). Cultivating inclusive mindsets exploring faculty's and students' perspectives on using online simulations for inclusive pedagogy in teacher education. Education Tech Research Dev. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-026-10662-7

q2 · i? · qualitative · r3

Same thematic analysis of candidate responses; the article states the intervention "did not significantly alleviate concerns about backlash from parents and administrators," and some participants continued to express hesitation and uncertainty.

"While the intervention heightened TCs awareness of the complexities involved in teaching family diversity, evident through an increased desire for further training and a focus on fostering inclusive classroom environments, it did not significantly alleviate concerns about backlash from parents and administrators."

Discussion¶

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