Assistive technologies as a curriculum component in Jordan: Future special education teachers' preparation and the field status. Issue 1 (2nd January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Al-Zboon, Eman
• Is Part Of: Assistive technology. Volume 34:Issue 1(2022)
• Page Start: 20
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2022-01-02
• Subjects: assistive technologies -- curriculum for students with disabilities -- field status -- special education teachers -- teacher preparation; Self-help devices for people with disabilities -- Periodicals; Medicine, Physical -- Equipment and supplies -- Periodicals; Rehabilitation -- Equipment and supplies -- Periodicals; Biomedical Engineering -- instrumentation -- Periodicals; 617.03305
• DOI: 10.1080/10400435.2019.1677804
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1040-0435

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to provide evidence-based information about future special education teachers' perceptions of their preparation for using assistive technology (AT), and the field status with respect to the use of AT. Content analysis was conducted in order to analyze the data from 15 semi-structured interviews and a focus group consisting of 8 participants. The results indicate that overall, the participants were dissatisfied with their preparation programs and the field status regarding the use of AT. Furthermore, the participants reported barriers and ethical considerations regarding the use of AT. Implications and recommendations are provided both for the research community and for decision-makers for special education teacher preparation programs and in the field.