ERIC Number: EJ1337790
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 21
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ISSN: ISSN-1034-912X
EISSN: EISSN-1465-346X
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Development of the Goal-Setting Challenge App: Engaging Users to Promote Self-Determination
Valerie L. Mazzotti; Karrie Shogren; Jared Stewart-Ginsburg; Danielle Wysenski; Kathryn Burke; Lisa Hildebrandt
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, v69 n1 p331-351 2022
To promote and enhance self-determination, the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction (SDLMI) was developed for teachers to teach students the skills needed to engage in goal-directed actions. The SDLMI was originally designed to be delivered by teachers, but technologies are emerging that can provide an alternative medium to delivering instructional content and promoting individualised learning experiences. This study: (a) describes the iterative development of the Goal-Setting Challenge (GSC) App, which 'translates' the SDLMI into a web-based platform; and (b) shares findings from focus groups with students and teachers to support student engagement with the App with a focus on usability and feasibility. The first phase of an iterative multi-year project to develop the GSC App for students with disabilities is described. Two themes (motivation and engagement, modifications and accessibility) emerged from participant focus groups and informed iterative development. Limitations and implications for future research and practice are discussed.
Descriptors: Goal Orientation, Self Determination, Computer Software, Models, Teaching Methods, Learning Experience, Learner Engagement, Students with Disabilities, Learning Motivation, Web Based Instruction, Feedback (Response), Secondary School Students, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Aides, Transitional Programs, Usability, Private Schools
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
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IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R324A180012
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