A Study of the Impact of Disability Studies on the Perceptions of Education Professionals

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2016
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Cosier, Meghan
McKee, Aja
Gomez, Audri
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University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies
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Scholars in the field of Disability Studies (DS) have asserted that introducing future and current educators to the field of DS may impact their perceptions of disability and their practices in supporting students with disabilities. However, little empirical research exists on how introduction to DS actually shifts their perspectives. This study examined the impact of Disability Studies online modules on the perceptions of education professionals. Results of this study suggested that participating in online modules and learning about Disability Studies did impact the ways in which some participants viewed disability, as well as their views on supporting students. These findings suggest that online DS learning modules could be a powerful tool in preparing education professionals to work with students with disabilities.
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inclusive education, online learning, teacher preparation
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Cosier, Meghan
McKee, Aja
Gomez, Audri. (2016). A Study of the Impact of Disability Studies on the Perceptions of Education Professionals. Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal, 12(4).
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