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ERIC Number: EJ1042091
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Nov
Pages: 13
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4669
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Development and Use of Curricular Adaptations for Students Receiving Special Education Services
Kurth, Jennifer A.; Keegan, Lissa
Journal of Special Education, v48 n3 p191-203 Nov 2014
This study is a quasi-experimental descriptive design, with existing educator-made adaptations evaluated. The goals of this study were to (a) describe how educators develop adaptations and (b) evaluate the effectiveness of educator-made adaptations in facilitating the learning of students with disabilities. Findings suggest that (a) most adaptations were made in core general education classes; (b) experienced educators created more simplified curricular adaptations, whereas novice educators created more functional alternative adaptations; (c) educators are generally satisfied with the adaptation they have created and believe it was effective in teaching the student; (d) educators spent on average 59.1 min creating the adaptation; (e) educators in rural areas and novice educators provided adaptations that were rated lower in quality and clarity than experienced and urban educators; and (f) general education teachers provided adaptations that were of lower quality and clarity than special education teachers and paraeducators. Recommendations for practice are provided.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Arizona; California
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