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Publication Date: 2005
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Issues in Developing an Internet Course for Family-Centered Practice in Early Intervention
MacPherson, Lorraine; McDonald, Linda; Drummond, Jane; Kysela, Gerard M.; Watson, Shelley
Developmental Disabilities Bulletin, v33 n1-2 p154-175 2005
Teachers and administrators interested in special education topics are seeking educational opportunities for professional development in order to better meet the needs of students, but face obstacles such as time and distance in attending face-to-face instruction. Distance delivery and more specifically offering courses online, is a very viable option to meet these needs. This article presents data from a study evaluating the effectiveness of on online course for family-centred practice in early intervention. Although overall feedback from students was favourable, some individuals struggled with technology issues and keeping up with e-mail correspondence. Issues encountered by the instructor are discussed, such as late submissions of assignments, and recommendations for enhancing online course delivery are presented. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Distance Education, Online Courses, Family Programs, Parent Education, Technology Uses in Education, Performance Factors, Curriculum Implementation, Instructional Design, College Students, Student Surveys, Likert Scales, Mail Surveys, Special Education
J.P. Das Developmental Disabilities Centre. 6-102 Education North, University of Alberta, Edmonton AB T6G 2G5, Canada. Tel: 780-492-4505; Fax: 780-492-1318; Web site: http://www.ualberta.ca/~jpdasddc/bulletin/index.html
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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