ERIC Number: ED665683
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 165
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Childhood Cancer Survivors' Success -- Preparing Educators
Darlen Michelle Harless
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Morehead State University
Childhood cancer changes the lives of all that it touches. The treatment is often as harmful as the disease itself and can impact the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of the child. Long term effects can manifest years after treatment. This capstone was based on a vision of providing these young cancer survivors an opportunity to experience and enjoy getting an education from teachers who have an understanding of what the survivors have gone through. To meet this vision, the author went on a mission to develop professional learning modules for educators whose students have had cancer. The modules address specific issues unique to the childhood cancer survivor and can help the educator to provide necessary interventions to meet the academic needs of the individual. The modules are delivered online in a mixed media format that allows educators easy access and the ability to complete them at any time. The five modules developed for this capstone provides the participant with information to better serve the cancer survivor. Module One includes an introduction to childhood cancer and treatments. Cognitive, physical, social, and emotional late effects along with interventions and accommodations are presented in Modules Two, Three, and Four. The fifth module gives implementation strategies for the student once they return to school. The module also has a wide variety of possible accommodations that educators can use to help the student. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Child Health, Cancer, Child Development, Special Health Problems, Faculty Development, Student Needs, Online Courses, Reentry Students, Student Welfare, Nontraditional Students, Teacher Student Relationship, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities), Educational Technology, Electronic Learning
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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