ERIC Number: EJ1194647
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Dec
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-8756-8705
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Using Computer-Assisted Instruction to Teach Science Vocabulary to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disability
McKissick, Bethany R.; Davis, Luann Ley; Spooner, Fred; Fisher, Larry B.; Graves, Carlie
Rural Special Education Quarterly, v37 n4 p207-218 Dec 2018
Rural special educators face unique challenges in providing high quality special education services, especially when teaching grade-aligned science content. Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is one strategy that has the potential to address two major challenges (i.e., a lack of preservice training and limited professional development opportunities) in providing grade-aligned content instruction with fidelity. This study investigated the use of a CAI intervention package to teach three middle school students with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability the structure and function of five key elements of an amoeba. Results showed a functional relation between the number of correct responses made during probe sessions and introduction of the CAI intervention. Implications for practice and suggestions for future research are also discussed.
Descriptors: Science Instruction, Vocabulary Development, Teaching Methods, Intellectual Disability, Autism, Rural Education, Special Education, Computer Assisted Instruction, Preservice Teacher Education, Faculty Development, Barriers, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Middle School Students, Instructional Effectiveness, Scientific Concepts, Adults
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Assessments and Surveys: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale
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