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The Impact of Direct Experiences with Children with Disabilities on Undergraduate Student Perceptions and Dispositions
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Bassette, Laura; Jefferson, Ruth; Stuve, Matthew; Geiser, Sarah – International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 2023
The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of an immersive learning (IL) course in which university students planned, developed, and implemented a 2-week day camp for children with disabilities. To assess perceptions and associated dispositional constructs, university students completed reflection activities before, during, and post camp…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Student Attitudes, Familiarity, Experience
Short-Term Fun or Long-Term Outcomes? The Effects of Authentic Pedagogy on the Dispositional Development of College Students Learning about The Educational Needs of Children with Disabilities
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Bassette, Laura; Jefferson, Ruth; Stuve, Matthew; Mangino, Anthony – Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 2021
The incorporation of authentic experiences that include direct interactions with people with disabilities may facilitate increased understanding of people with disabilities; a topic of particular relevance to preservice teachers. This study used a survey to explore five dispositional constructs (i.e., comfort interacting with people with…
Descriptors: Individual Characteristics, Authentic Learning, Students with Disabilities, Student Needs