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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
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The Student Voice: Recommendations for Supporting the Success of Graduate Students with Disabilities in Online Courses
Sarah K. Anderson; Shannon Grave; Katherine Terras
American Journal of Distance Education, v38 n1 p3-23 2024
This article offers recommendations for online graduate students, instructors, and universities to better meet the needs of students with disabilities who increasingly participate in online courses. Using semi-structured interviews, researchers asked what recommendations participants from respective disability categories have for supporting them in their pursuit of a graduate education in an online environment. Thirteen graduate participants represented five disability classifications including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, psychological disorders, chronic health impairments, or visual impairments. Interview transcripts were analyzed to identify disability-specific recommendations through constant comparison of individual data sets. Recommendations for students, instructors, and universities focused on instructor-student communication and relationships, online course design, and a changing and active role of institutional support services. The collaborative efforts of all are emphasized.
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Online Courses, Distance Education, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mental Disorders, Visual Impairments, Students with Disabilities, Teacher Student Relationship, Program Design, Academic Support Services, Educational Cooperation, Chronic Illness, Learning Disabilities, Academic Accommodations (Disabilities)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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