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.

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.

Involving students with autism in social studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-71
Author(s):  
Linda Mauricio Reeves ◽  
Susan Santoli
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Studies ◽  
General Education ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
General Education Teachers ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
General Education Classrooms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to inform teachers of evidence-based practices designed to enhance the academic performance of students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the context of general education social studies classes. Originality/value Despite the growing numbers of students with ASD which are included in general education classrooms, general education teachers consistently report concerns about their abilities to effectively instruct students with ASD. Social studies classes can be particularly challenging for students with ASD because of the reading, verbal communication, and inference skills which are part of the curriculum – all areas with which these students may struggle. While each student with ASD is different, there are some research-based strategies which have been found to work successfully for many of these students.

scholarly journals Teacher Characteristics, Knowledge and Use of Evidence-Based Practices in Autism Education in Ireland

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorna Barry ◽  
Jennifer Holloway ◽  
Stephen Gallagher ◽  
Jennifer McMahon
Keyword(s):  
Teacher Training ◽  
General Education ◽  
Teacher Characteristics ◽  
Initial Teacher Education ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Primary School Teachers ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
Autism Education

AbstractAutism evidence-based practices (EBPs) are those with demonstrated improved outcomes for students with autism across a range of skill areas, yet issues persist in adopting these in classroom settings- particularly in general education (GE) settings. This research aimed to identify teacher training, years of experience, access to allied professionals and knowledge and use of autism EBPs in GE settings in Ireland. 369 mainstream primary school teachers reported their characteristics and their knowledge and use of EBPs. Results indicated that the majority of teachers received little initial teacher education training in autism, almost no continuous professional development (CPD) before educating a child with autism, and received little support from allied professionals. Knowledge and use of EBPs differed significantly across teacher characteristics, with findings discussed in relation to teacher training.

General Education Teachers’ Use of Evidence-Based Practices: Examining the Role of Student Race and Risk Status

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-192
Author(s):  
Ambra L. Green ◽  
Timothy J. Lewis ◽  
Amanda A. Olsen
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
General Education ◽  
General Education Teachers ◽  
Behavioral Disorder ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Title 1 ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Opportunities To Respond ◽  
Demographic Groups ◽  
Specific Feedback

This exploratory study occurred in Title 1 schools located within a large urban area. The sample included 23 general educators and 551 students in second through fifth grade, with 57 students identified as at risk for an emotional or behavioral disorder. The purpose of this study was to determine (a) to what extent general education teachers used evidence-based practices—specifically, opportunities to respond, positive specific feedback, and precorrections—during classroom instruction, and (b) if those practices occurred at different rates across demographic groups (i.e., race and disability risk). The results indicated that teachers used higher rates of opportunities to respond and positive specific feedback with students not at risk compared with at-risk students. We did not find main effects of race or race-by-disability risk interaction effects. These findings support the need to continue examining teachers’ differing uses of evidence-based practices.

Investigation of School Professionals’ Self-Efficacy for Working With Students With ASD

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura L. Corona ◽  
Kristin V. Christodulu ◽  
Melissa L. Rinaldi
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Academic Experiences ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Positive Outcomes ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
School Professionals ◽  
Teachers Beliefs ◽  
Students With Autism ◽  
The Impact

School professionals who work with students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) play a significant role in the academic experiences of these students, but some evidence suggests that teachers of students with ASD experience a high risk of burnout. Research has begun to examine factors that ameliorate or prevent teacher burnout, including teacher training and teacher self-efficacy, or teachers’ beliefs regarding their abilities to bring about positive outcomes for their students. The present study examined variables associated with the self-efficacy of school professionals for working with students with ASD, including knowledge about ASD, prior experience working with students with ASD, and prior training in ASD and evidence-based practices. A second goal of the present study was to investigate the impact of training on ASD and evidence-based practices on school professionals’ knowledge and self-efficacy related to working with students with ASD. In particular, the participants received training on the Prevent–Teach–Reinforce model. Results of the present study suggested the importance of training to school professionals’ self-efficacy, highlighting the need for continued efforts to provide quality training to individuals who work with students with ASD.

Evidence-Based Practices for Music Instruction and Assessment for PreK–12 Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2019 ◽  
pp. 788-826
Author(s):  
Robyn Swanson
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Students With Disabilities ◽  
Universal Design For Learning ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Music Educators ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Students With Autism

This chapter addresses the use of evidence-based practices (EBPs) by special education practitioners in instruction and assessment while providing music educators guidance toward implementing these practices in instruction and assessment for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) within universal design for learning (UDL) inclusive classrooms. Included are behavioral characteristics of students with ASD that music educators need be cognizant of in inclusive settings; federal education laws and policies that have provided students with disabilities rights to a quality education; and selected special education EBP and accommodations deemed as viable interventions for teaching and assessing PreK-12 standards-based music curriculum for students with ASD. Music educators may determine the PreK-12 music assessments aligned to appropriate EBP and accommodations for students with ASD are beneficial resources when designing and implementing curriculum, instruction, and assessment linked to the 2014 National Core Arts (Music) Standards (NCAS) with supporting Model Cornerstone Assessments (MCAs).

Teaching Social Scripts to Improve Social Communication for Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

2021 ◽  
pp. 004005992110220
Author(s):  
Gretchen Scheibel ◽  
Zijie Ma ◽  
Jason C. Travers
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Social Communication ◽  
Challenging Behaviors ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Academic Difficulties ◽  
Evidence Based Practices ◽  
Social Scripts ◽  
Students With Autism

Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder are likely to demonstrate social impairments that contribute to challenging behaviors and academic difficulties. As a result, the task of improving social communication skills is a critical component to any educational program for this population. Scripting provides an evidence-based and versatile option for improving social communication, yielding valuable results while requiring limited time and resource preparation from educators. In this article, we present step by step guidance to support practitioners in using scripting interventions. Considerations are discussed for adapting this intervention to meet the needs of students across the autism spectrum and links to resources for strengthening implementation and including other evidence-based practices.

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