Survey on Cairene primary school teachers’ knowledge and attitude about stuttering

Abstract

Background Behavior of teachers towards stutterers could have an impact on stutterers’ self-image and the way they are viewed and treated by their peers. Assessment of the amount of knowledge of primary school teachers is essential to include awareness about stuttering in teachers’ education to enable early identification and proper management for these children. Aim This study aimed to feature the primary school teachers’ knowledge and attitude towards stuttering students. Method This study included 100 primary school teachers selected from 4 primary governmental schools in Cairo. Our subjects were subjected to a questionnaire field study to measure their assumptions, attitudes, and knowledge of stuttering and persons who stutter. Results There was some good teachers’ attitude like talk as if the stutterer is talking normally. In addition, tell the student to slow down the rate of speech, and tell the student to think before he/she speaks, allowing stutters to take a deep breath, praising the student when he/she speaks well. While there were undesirable reactions in the form of teachers feel inpatient and the stutterer is nervous, shy and has difficulty in making friends. Conclusion The results of this study showed some good knowledge of teachers about stuttering with some favorable attitude about stuttering which can help people who stutter (PWS) to overcome their difficulty, but still it is not enough. More efforts should be made to improve teachers’ behavior to insure giving the best possible help to PWS.