ERIC Number: ED599171
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Publication Date: 2017-Apr-28
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ESCOLAR: Improving Education Equity for Students with Disabilities and English Learners through Online Science Units
Terrazas-Arellanes, Fatima Elvira; Gallard, Alejandro J.; Strycker, Lisa; Walden, Emily
AERA Online Paper Repository, Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association (San Antonio, TX, Apr 27-May 1, 2017)
Even with recent advancements, education inequities in science remain for students with learning disabilities (SWLDs) and English learners (ELs), as evidenced through poor national assessment performance. When leveraged appropriately, educational technology provides a pathway for disadvantaged students to receive equal learning access. Project ESCOLAR is one approach that provides free online science curriculum for middle school students, with scaffolding for SWLDs and ELs. Results of a randomized controlled trial indicated that the units significantly improved science learning for all students, and specifically for general education students, SWLDs, and ELs. Further, findings showed that the curriculum follows guidelines for best practices in providing equitable learning environments. This study shows promise for educational technology's ability to promote education equity across disadvantaged subgroups.
Descriptors: Equal Education, Students with Disabilities, Disadvantaged, Educational Technology, National Competency Tests, Teaching Methods, Technology Integration, Program Descriptions, Science Curriculum, Middle School Students, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Guidelines, English Language Learners, Science Instruction, Units of Study, Cooperative Learning, Online Courses, Best Practices, Educational Improvement, Learning Disabilities, Access to Education, Evidence Based Practice, Comparative Analysis, Pretests Posttests, General Education, Teacher Attitudes, Student Characteristics
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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