Quantitative analysis uncovers the effect of professional identities on autism awareness in teacher education, suggesting improvements in teaching methods.
Key Points
Examine autism awareness in relation to professional identities and its implications for teacher education.
Quantitative approach with 745 participants
Utilized Autism Awareness Scale
Conducted structural equation modeling
Applied response surface analysis
Implemented machine learning-based prediction
Professional identities significantly impacted autism awareness levels
Higher awareness linked to university education supported by social media
Effective in-service training was achieved through NGO partnerships