scholarly journals Training pre-service general educators in assistive technology competencies for students with visual impairments

2018 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth Ashby Jones ◽  
Belinda Rudinger ◽  
Nichole Williams ◽  
Stephanie Witcher
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
General Education Teachers ◽  
General Educators ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Pre Service Teacher

Teacher knowledge of, and comfort with, assistive technology (AT) is key for student use of AT. Previous research identified the AT competencies needed for instructing students with visual impairments (VI) and level of competency required in each. The authors selected 20 of the competencies most appropriate for general education teachers instructing students with VI and investigated the impact of pre-service teacher training in AT on their self-rated competency levels. Pre-service teachers were given a pre-test (using qualitative and quantitative measures), trained in AT using a scavenger hunt in the AT Lab at the university where the study took place, and then completed a post-test of the same measures. Participants could name more AT software and devices on the post-test and viewed themselves as more competent with regards to the 20 SAT competencies.

scholarly journals Assistive Technology for Freshmen Design and K-12 Outreach

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devin R. Berg ◽  
Matthew Wigdahl ◽  
Charis D. Collins
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Assistive Technology ◽  
Engineering Design ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Qualitative Assessment ◽  
Societal Implications ◽  
Design Project ◽  
K 12 ◽  
The University ◽  
Design Experience

This Work in Progress paper presents on the design of project-based learning approach focused on assistive technology as applied in a freshmen level engineering course which also integrates outreach with the local K12 system. The university course targets general education topics as well as an introductory engineering design experience and includes content on the engineering design process, societal implications of engineering design, and a participatory lab-based design project. A partnering class of 5th graders from a local elementary school made use of a daily block of time set aside for academic interventions and individual project-based work to collaborate with the university class. A qualitative assessment was conducted and has thus far has revealed that the university students found the assistive technology theme of the semester-long design project to be meaningful. For the K12 students, the survey results and anecdotal observations suggest that we were only moderately successful in constructing a meaningful and purposeful design experience, from their perspective.

scholarly journals Hubungan Pembelajaran Bahasa Arab Menerusi KeLiP dengan Pencapaian Pelajar

2014 ◽  
Vol 67 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norasyikin Osman ◽  
Kamarul Shukri Mat Teh ◽  
Siti Salwa Mohd Noor ◽  
Khoirun Nisak Mat Saad
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Student Achievement ◽  
Language Proficiency ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Post Test ◽  
E Learning ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Level 2

The development of e-Learning is very promising at all levels of education. Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) has developed an e-learning or known as Kelip in 2006. However, the impact of e-learning on student achievement has no further explanation. Thus this quantitative study is aimed at exploring whether the use of e-learning, also known as KeLiP at the University of Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), is able to improve student’s achievement among the excellent students of language (PCB) and the below-average students of language (PKCB). The comparisons between the achievements of both groups are also studied. This experimental study involved 69 UniSZA diploma students taking the Arabic Language Proficiency course level 2 (UBA 1022). The students have been learning through KeLiP for 10 weeks with content materials from the UBA 1022 module which were presented electronically in the form of graphics, images, sounds, videos and hyperlinks. Pre and post test was conducted to evaluate student achievement. The study shows that the use of KeLiP has improved PCB and PKCB achievements with a mean of 26.545 per cent. The excellent students’ performances (PCB) continue to maintain their excellence over PKCB with a mean difference of 11.72 per cent. This study proves that KeLiP is able to improve student’s achievement overall and thus serves as an encouragement for the wide use of KeLiP among students and lecturers.

The Use of a WhatsApp Record for Communication With Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 310-325
Author(s):  
Leslie Chiuswa ◽  
Alex Sibanda
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
The Other ◽  
Mixed Methodology ◽  
Internet Connectivity ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Regional Campus ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quantitative Approaches

The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of WhatsApp usage in disseminating information to students at the Management, Zimbabwe Open University's Mashonaland West Regional Campus. This study employed a mixed methodology wherein both the qualitative and quantitative approaches were used. Data was collected using questionnaires and interviews. The questionnaires were distributed to students through WhatsApp groups for all faculties. A total of 255 questionnaires were distributed to students through the existing WhatsApp groups. Of the distributed questionnaires, 128 were returned, and of these, 69 were usable for data analysis. The study revealed that the majority of students utilize WhatsApp for communication with the university. The other finding was that WhatsApp communication was characterized by data bundle costs and internet connectivity challenges. The study recommended that there be a WhatsApp policy and widening of the use for teaching and learning.

Teacher Education

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 51-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sean Smith
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Teacher Education ◽  
Multicultural Education ◽  
General Education ◽  
General Education Teachers ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
University Of Kansas ◽  
Education And Technology ◽  
Multicultural Perspectives ◽  
The University

In this issue, Dr. Monica Brown, a colleague here at the University of Kansas, offers perspectives related to multicultural education and technology. While specific needs exist within multicultural education, readers should see that there are direct correlation between the needs of multicultural education and technology and special education and technology. We would argue that as we strive to address training needs of future as well as current special and general education teachers towards technology, special education and multicultural perspectives should be considered as part of this process and be pertinent to the overall success.

scholarly journals General Education Teachers Use of Evidence-Based Practices with Students with Autism: The role of Training, Knowledge, Attitudes and Barriers to EBP Use.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorna Barry ◽  
Jennifer Holloway ◽  
Stephen Gallagher ◽  
Jennifer McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
General Education ◽  
General Education Teachers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
The Impact

This study examined general education (GE) teachers use of EBPs, and the impact that teacher training, knowledge of EBPs, attitudes towards EBPs and barriers to EBPs have on teacher's use of EBPs.

Interactive Scenario-Based Teaching of Metal Casting Processes

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zahed Siddique ◽  
Mrinal Saha ◽  
Firas Akasheh ◽  
Shaiful Arif ◽  
Bipul Barua
Keyword(s):  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Casting Process ◽  
Metal Casting ◽  
University Of Oklahoma ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Manufacturing Engineering ◽  
Novel Concept ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

It is well documented that students learn more effectively when they are actively involved in the learning process. Interactive scenario-based education is a novel concept expected to stimulate active learning and provide an engaging learning experience. Recently we have developed a Create your Scenario Interactively (CSI) module to teach metal casting and have implemented it in manufacturing engineering courses at the University of Oklahoma. In this paper, we discuss the impact of the CSI on students’ learning in manufacturing engineering education. The pedagogical effectiveness of the CSI instruction has been evaluated in several areas such as students’ engaging and active learning through pre-test and post-test format and survey questionnaires. Our preliminary results suggest that a majority of the students feels that the CSI module is very effective in keeping them engaged. Results also indicate that the CSI instructions help improve their understanding of the metal casting process. The details of the CSI module, implementation details, and assessment results are discussed.

The Effects of Principal Support on Special and General Educators' Stress, Job Satisfaction, School Commitment, Health, and Intent to Stay in Teaching

1994 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 297-310 ◽  
Author(s):  
PEGGY C. LITTRELL ◽  
BONNIE S. BILLINGSLEY ◽  
LAWRENCE H. CROSS
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
General Education ◽  
Intent To Stay ◽  
General Education Teachers ◽  
General Educators ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Principal Support ◽  
Teachers Perceptions ◽  
Work Related ◽  
School Commitment

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO IDENTIFY SPECIAL AND GENERAL TEACHERS' PERCEPTIONS OF PRINCIPAL SUPPORT. TEACHERS INDICATED THE EXTENT TO WHICH THEY RECEIVED VARIOUS TYPES OF SUPPORT AS WELL AS THE IMPORTANCE OF EACH TYPE OF SUPPORT. WE ALSO INVESTIGATED THE EFFECTS OF PERCEIVED PRINCIPAL SUPPORT ON TEACHER STRESS AND PERSONAL HEALTH, JOB SATISFACTION, SCHOOL COMMITMENT, AND INTENT TO STAY IN TEACHING. QUESTIONNAIRES INCLUDING MEASURES OF SUPPORT, STRESS, JOB SATISFACTION, SCHOOL COMMITMENT, PERSONAL HEALTH, AND INTENT TO STAY WERE RECEIVED FROM 385 SPECIAL AND 313 GENERAL EDUCATION TEACHERS IN VIRGINIA. GENERALLY, RATINGS OF SUPPORT WERE SIMILAR FOR GENERAL AND SPECIAL EDUCATORS. CROSS-VALIDATED REGRESSION RESULTS INDICATE THAT WORK-RELATED VARIABLES ARE BETTER PREDICTORS OF EXTENT OF SUPPORT THAN ARE DEMOGRAPHIC VARIABLES. FURTHER, SPECIFIC TYPES OF SUPPORT ARE SIGNIFICANT PREDICTORS OF JOB SATISFACTION, SCHOOL COMMITMENT, AND PERSONAL HEALTH.

Strategies for Adapting Science Textbooks for Youth with Learning Disabilities

1994 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas C. Lovitt ◽  
Steven V. Horton
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
General Education ◽  
Graphic Organizers ◽  
General Education Teachers ◽  
Computer Assisted ◽  
Access To Information ◽  
Study Guides ◽  
Assisted Instruction ◽  
The University ◽  
Gain Access

In This paper we offer a rationale for modifying textbooks for youth with learning disabilities who are included in general education classes. We then review research carried out recently at the university of washington having to do with four adaptation approaches: study guides, graphic organizers, vocabulary drill, and computer-assisted instruction. We then offer suggestions for selecting one approach or the other—that is, when conditions suggest that one technique would be more suitable than the others. Relatedly, we make specific recommendations for involving general education teachers in the process of adapting textbooks. Finally, we make a few suggestions for assisting pupils to gain access to information from textbooks when they are in classes managed by teachers who are either unwilling or unable to adapt textbooks.

scholarly journals MOTIVASI INTRINSIK YANG MEMPENGARUHI PEMILIHAN JURUSAN DAN UNIVERSITAS (Studi Pada Mahasiswa Baru Program Vokasi Universitas Indonesia Angkatan 2015)

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amelita Lusia ◽  
Pijar Suciati ◽  
Endang Setiowati
Keyword(s):  
General Education ◽  
Word Of Mouth ◽  
Educational Institutions ◽  
Electronic Word Of Mouth ◽  
Education Management ◽  
Marketing Education ◽  
The World ◽  
Market Needs ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

AbstractGlobalization affects all aspects of life. This concept creates a paradigm borderless world, the world that does not know the limits of the territorial sovereignty of a nation / state. The impact of these conditions are helped create intense competition in various aspects of community life, including education. In the world of education, management can not be done conventionally alone, but requires a special ability that the output of education in accordance with market needs, both nationally and internationally.MOTIVASI INTRINSIK YANG MEMPENGARUHI PEMILIHAN JURUSAN DAN UNIVERSITAS(Studi Pada Mahasiswa Baru Program Vokasi Universitas Indonesia Angkatan 2015)Amelita Lusia,Pijar Suciati,Endang SetiowatiVolume 3 Nomor 2,pp 21-3622In addition to the need for change in the management of the educational institutions, educational institutions marketing issues was absolutely necessary due to the competition of universities / university higher. It was seen from the emergence of various colleges / universities that always offers the advantages of each. Colleges as providers of education services need to learn and have the initiative to improve customer satisfaction (students) because in general education is an ongoing process. Marketing educational institutions, almost similar to the marketing of the economy or government agencies engaged in services.However, if true, all marketing programs that have been carried out by the university is a factor and the reason students choose majors and certain universities? The answer could be yes, no, or may be it turns out there are other factors that influence greater than exposure to marketing. As expected the start of this study, there may be factors word of mouth (WOM) or electronic word of mouth (e-WOM) which also affect their choices, such as research Shahid, Et.al of the University of Lahore, Pakistan, which are listed in the journal IISTE 2012.The aim of this study was to identify common factors and other factors such as word of mouth, which is the reason the new students choose majors and certain universities. To identify them, the research will perform a quantitative approach through field surveys to students-freshmen at the University of Indonesia. Results of this research is the formulation of the deciding factors in choosing majors prospective students and universities, which is expected to help PR and marketing practitioners to develop a more effective marketing programs and was well received by the target objectives.Keywords: marketing, education, university, word of mouth, electronic word of mouth, behavioral factors.

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