Assistive Technology Training at the Pre-Service Level: A National Snapshot of Teacher Preparation Programs Export

@article{citeulike:4571492, abstract = {The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act mandates that every student with an Individualized Education Program be considered for assistive technology (AT). As a result, future special educators need to have the knowledge and skills regarding AT. In this article, the authors report findings from a national study of special education teacher preparation programs using archival document analysis on the current practice of AT course delivery for the preparation of special educators. Findings indicate that AT training at the pre-service level may not be adequately addressed. Approximately one third of undergraduate special teacher licensure programs, 28\% of initial postbaccalaureate licensure programs, and less than 25\% of master'sdegree programs require AT coursework. In addition, licensure in severe and moderate disabilities requires an AT course more frequently than other types of certification programs. The findings have important implications for future practices in special education teacher preparation. 10.1177/0888406408330868}, author = {Judge, Sharon and Simms, Kathryn A.}, citeulike-article-id = {4571492}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0888406408330868}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://tes.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/32/1/33?etoc}, day = {1}, doi = {10.1177/0888406408330868}, journal = {Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children}, keywords = {assistive, nu700, technology}, month = {February}, number = {1}, pages = {33--44}, posted-at = {2009-05-21 18:46:17}, priority = {5}, title = {Assistive Technology Training at the Pre-Service Level: A National Snapshot of Teacher Preparation Programs}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0888406408330868}, volume = {32}, year = {2009} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:4571492 L3 - citeulike-article-id:4571492 N2 - The Individuals with Disabilities Improvement Act mandates that every student with an Individualized Education Program be considered for assistive technology (AT). As a result, future special educators need to have the knowledge and skills regarding AT. In this article, the authors report findings from a national study of special education teacher preparation programs using archival document analysis on the current practice of AT course delivery for the preparation of special educators. Findings indicate that AT training at the pre-service level may not be adequately addressed. Approximately one third of undergraduate special teacher licensure programs, 28% of initial postbaccalaureate licensure programs, and less than 25% of master'sdegree programs require AT coursework. In addition, licensure in severe and moderate disabilities requires an AT course more frequently than other types of certification programs. The findings have important implications for future practices in special education teacher preparation. 10.1177/0888406408330868 IS - 1 JF - Teacher Education and Special Education: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children EP - 44 TI - Assistive Technology Training at the Pre-Service Level: A National Snapshot of Teacher Preparation Programs VL - 32 SP - 33 KW - assistive KW - nu700 KW - technology AU - Judge, Sharon AU - Simms, Kathryn PY - 2009/02/01/ UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0888406408330868 ER -