Microcomputer Software for the Handicapped: Development and Evaluation

1982 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 137-142 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alonzo E. Hannaford ◽  
Florence M. Taber
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Technical Adequacy ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Microcomputer Software

The increasing popularity of microcomputers in education is affecting special education. The potential instructional benefits of this medium for handicapped individuals are being increasingly explored. Due to problems which can exist with educational programs, it is necessary for those who are developing and/or evaluating software for purchase to carefully consider its educational compatibility, instructional design adequacy, and technical adequacy. This article presents and examines specific factors in each of these three areas as they relate to the development and/or evaluation of educational microcomputer software for handicapped learners.

scholarly journals Evaluation of Educational programs provided to students with Disabilities  in Wadi Al- Dawasir Province in light of the international standards of special education: تقييم البرامج التربوية المقدمة لذوي الإعاقة بمحافظة وادي الدواسر في ضوء المعايير العالمية للتربية الخاصة

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (28) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samar Youssef Ahmed Merghany, Hanadi Issa Muhanna Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
People With Disabilities ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Educational Qualification ◽  
Education Indicators

The study aimed to evaluate the educational programs provided for students with disabilities in Wadi Al- Dawasir Province in the light of the international standards for special education. Descriptive analytical approach was used, The study sample consisted of (10) programs of special education. A questionnaire of evaluating the educational programs ,was used, "SPSS" was used to analyze the data; the results revealed: an average level of effectiveness for the programs provided for people with disabilities, which ranged between (2.0923) and (2.6154), and there were differences at the level of statistical significance (0.05) between the dimensions of special education indicators, there are statistically significant differences at the level (0.05) due to the following (type of disability, employer, educational qualification, years of experience, degree), The researchers recommend training teachers on educational programs in accordance with international standards.

scholarly journals The Evaluation of Teacher's Competencies on Special Education Programs

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S9) ◽  
pp. 362-368
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Natural Environment ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Educational Program ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Special Education Programs ◽  
Mutual Relations ◽  
Method Approach

This study was based on the understanding that special education programs are educational programs which aim to teach -students with physical and/or, psychological illnesses. It is required to develop knowledge, attitudes, and professional skills individually or collectively and members of the community in mutual relations with the cultural, social and natural environment. In this case, teachers need to have the appropriate competence to carry out their duties and functions correctly. This research aimed to evaluate the competence of teachers in special education programs and his implication to the graduate competencies. The study was conducted by using a mixed method approach. The results indicated that teachers have tremendous personal competence, social competence, professional competence and pedagogic competence. Thus, it can be interpreted that teachers have adequate competence to support the achievement of educational program objectives for special students. Adequate competency of the three competencies has implications for the competence of students. Mastery of attitude competency in special education programs is essentially required good, as well as in mastery of knowledge competency.

scholarly journals A Guide for Evaluating the Mathematics Programs Used by Special Education Teachers

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 97-105 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christian T. Doabler ◽  
Jean Louise M. Smith ◽  
Nancy J. Nelson ◽  
Ben Clarke ◽  
Tricia Berg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Special Education Teachers ◽  
Mathematics Instruction ◽  
Learning Needs ◽  
Practical Guide

A primary aim of mathematics programs is to accelerate the achievement of all students, including students with or at risk for learning disabilities (LD) in mathematics. Yet research suggests that many programs fail to incorporate the instructional design and delivery principles that have been validated to meet the learning needs of students with or at risk for LD in mathematics. This article provides special education teachers with a practical guide for assessing and evaluating the extent to which mathematics programs contain validated principles of explicit mathematics instruction. An example illustrates how teachers can apply the evaluation guide and use the results to address potential instructional shortfalls of mathematics programs.

Microcomputers in Special Education: Implications for Instructional Design

1984 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alan M. Hofmeister ◽  
Ron Thorkildsen
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Instructional Design ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Design Issues ◽  
Instructional Task ◽  
Heuristic Procedures ◽  
Rate Of Learning ◽  
Individual Rate

The development of computer-assisted and computer-managed instruction involves a number of instructional design issues. The implications of these instructional design issues for special education populations are discussed. Reference is made to algorithmic and heuristic procedures, individual rate of learning, feedback, and instructional task hierarchies.

Applications of Ecological Theory: Toward a Community Special Education Model

1977 ◽  
Vol 43 (6) ◽  
pp. 366-373 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven J. Apter
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Class Size ◽  
Community Education ◽  
Ecological Theory ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Training Research ◽  
Education Model ◽  
The Creation ◽  
School Operations

The developing trend toward mainstreaming combined with increasing class size and decreasing numbers of teaching positions demands the creation of new kinds of educational programs for troubled children. A model that is based on ecological theory and on community education is described and some significant differences between special education and community special education are noted. Finally, major implications of the proposed model for training, research, and classroom and school operations are presented.

A Dialogue on Cultural Implications for Learning

1974 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 552-563 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Ethnic Groups ◽  
Educational Programs ◽  
Cultural Pluralism ◽  
Intercultural Education ◽  
School Systems ◽  
Cultural Implications ◽  
Critical Issues ◽  
Academic Competencies ◽  
And Linguistics

“The challenge to school systems to effectively accommodate several ethnic groups in one setting is paramount in today's society. Intercultural education, which respects and advances the cultural pluralism of our society while imparting basic academic competencies, is the only way to proceed [E. Bernal].” One of the most critical issues confronting educators today is the task of incorporating various and diverse ethnic perspectives into existing educational programs. We have brought together specialists in the field of special education, sociology, psychology, and linguistics to explore this issue as reflected in the following dialogue on “Cultural Implications for Learning.”

The Microcomputer and Special Education Management

1982 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-135 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Ragghianti ◽  
Rosemary Miller
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Information Management ◽  
Computer Literacy ◽  
School Administration ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
Software And Hardware ◽  
Microcomputer Software ◽  
Selection Of

Microcomputer technology creates a critical demand for computer literacy. It also provides new management techniques for school administration. This article addresses the use of microcomputers in special education management by discussing data collection and information management, the selection of microcomputer software and hardware, and the potential for computer-based special education management.

Changes in Mild Mental Retardation: Population, Programs, and Perspectives

1983 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward A. Polloway ◽  
J. David Smith
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Mild Mental Retardation ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Significant Change ◽  
Apparent Shift ◽  
Group Characteristics ◽  
Mild Retardation

Recent developments in special education have begun to produce a significant change in the population being served under the label of mild retardation. The specific factors influencing this change and the effects of the overall functional levels of students enrolled in EMR programs are examined. Data on decreasing prevalence within programs are presented. Implications are drawn for emerging group characteristics, placement and curricular decisions, and labeling relative to such programs and for concerns about noncategorical grouping. An apparent shift in the conceptualization of mild retardation underscores the discussion of each of these issues.

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