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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Sep
Pages: 15
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Assistive Technology Competencies of Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments: A Comparison of Perceptions
Zhou, Li; Smith, Derrick W.; Parker, Amy T.; Griffin-Shirley, Nora
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v105 n9 p533-547 Sep 2011
This study surveyed teachers of students with visual impairments in Texas on their perceptions of a set of assistive technology competencies developed for teachers of students with visual impairments by Smith and colleagues (2009). Differences in opinion between practicing teachers of students with visual impairments and Smith's group of educational experts are presented and discussed. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Visual Impairments, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology, Teacher Competencies, Comparative Analysis, Teacher Surveys, Teacher Attitudes, Expertise, Knowledge Level, Schematic Studies, Benchmarking, Accessibility (for Disabled), Special Education Teachers, Educational Practices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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