Status of Assistive Technology Instruction in University Personnel Preparation Programs

Autor/inn/en	Bausch, Margaret E.; Ault, Melinda Jones
Titel	Status of Assistive Technology Instruction in University Personnel Preparation Programs
Quelle	In: Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 8 (2012) 1, S.1-14 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1938-727X
Schlagwörter	Disabilities; Educational Technology; Assistive Technology; Professional Development; Skill Analysis; Skill Development; Capacity Building; Knowledge Level; Barriers; Program Implementation; School Surveys; Questionnaires; Teacher Education Programs; Instructional Effectiveness; Educational Needs + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Handicap; Behinderung; Unterrichtsmedien; Kompetenzentwicklung; Qualifikationsentwicklung; Wissensbasis; Fragebogen; Unterrichtserfolg; Educational need; Bildungsbedarf
Abstract	The reauthorization of IDEA mandates that students with a disability must be considered for assistive technology (AT). However, in order to implement the mandate, teachers and related service personnel must be knowledgeable about many aspects of AT. The purpose of this study was to gauge the extent to which personnel preparation programs believe they prepare their graduates to implement AT in their future roles. Participants from 231 institutions of higher education (IHEs) completed the survey. Results indicate that the majority of the respondents provided some AT instruction but had a "limited number" or "no" AT devices available to them. Participants also indicated the major barriers to including AT in their curriculum; however, of value are the suggestions for promising practices that could benefit other IHEs that are providing or wanting to provide AT coursework. Ideas for practice are categorized and include collaboration strategies, college initiatives, student assignments, and alternate instruction. (Contains 3 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Assistive Technology Industry Association and SEAT Center. Available from: SEAT Center, Special Education, Illinois State University, Campus Box 5910, Normal, IL 61790. Tel: 309-438-7811; Fax: 309-830-0999; e-mail: atob@atia.org; Web site: http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3305
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10