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ERIC Number: EJ1034448
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-May
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0736-7627
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An Examination of Graduate Students' Perceptions toward Students with Disabilities
McCallister, Leslie; Wilson, Kalah; Baker, Joseph
Journal of Faculty Development, v28 n2 p19-26 May 2014
Research has examined faculty attitudes towards students with disabilities (SWDs) and accommodations, but little research examines graduate students' attitudes toward SWDs. This project used the ATDP scale to examine graduate students' attitudes toward SWDs. This instrument was augmented with a qualitative, open-ended question that focused on examining participants' opinions about what they need to work with SWDs. Findings indicated that the more contact respondents had with SWDs, the more positive their perceptions. Respondents also indicated a desire for training and for more knowledge about specific disabilities. Findings illustrate the need for disability-related training to equip graduate students to teach diverse student groups.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Attitudes Toward Disabled Persons Scale
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