Exploring the Literacy Difficulties of Physically Disabled People

Autor/inn/en	Carpenter, Christine; Readman, Tim
Titel	Exploring the Literacy Difficulties of Physically Disabled People
Quelle	In: Adult Basic Education: An Interdisciplinary Journal for Adult Literacy Educational Planning, 16 (2006) 3, S.131-150 (20 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1052-231X
Schlagwörter	Literacy; Physical Disabilities; Qualitative Research; Emotional Response; Motivation; Foreign Countries; Interviews; Literature Reviews; Accessibility (for Disabled); Attitudes toward Disabilities; Research Methodology; Student Experience; Psychological Studies; Learning Problems; Canada; United Kingdom; United States + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Alphabetisierung; Schreib- und Lesefähigkeit; Physical handicap; Körperbehinderung; Qualitative Forschung; Emotionales Verhalten; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Ausland; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Accessibility; Zugänglichkeit; Research method; Forschungsmethode; Studienerfahrung; Lernproblem; Kanada; Großbritannien; USA
Abstract	The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the literacy difficulties experienced by people with physical disabilities, and the factors that prevent them from improving their literacy skills. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 25 individuals with physical disabilities who defined themselves as having literacy difficulties. Four common themes emerged from the data analysis: (a) a wide range of mostly negative emotional responses, (b) numerous difficulties experienced at school, (c) troubling attitudes and expectations of others, and (d) a continued motivation to improve literacy skills. Implications for practitioners include more training to address the needs of physically disabled learners. This may mean experimenting with technical devices that facilitate learning, and consulting with occupational therapists. (Contains 3 tables.) (Author).
Anmerkungen	Commission on Adult Basic Education. 1320 Jamesville Avenue, Syracuse, NY 13210. Tel: 315-422-9121; Web site: http://www.coabe.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10