
ERIC Number: EJ678672
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Publication Date: 2003
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A Pilot Course in Teaching Skills for Assistive Technology Specialists.
Candela, Anthony R.
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, v97 n10 p1-13 Oct 2003
This article describes a train-the-trainers course that provided training in sound instructional strategies to 10 assistive technology specialists who work with people who are visually impaired. Topics included conducting assessments, writing training proposals, developing the curriculum, planning lessons, and analyzing learning styles. All participants reported they benefited from the course. (Contains 4 references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Assistive Technology, Cognitive Style, Course Content, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Inservice Education, Lesson Plans, Participant Satisfaction, Specialists, Staff Development, Teaching Methods, Technical Writing, Trainers, Training Methods, Transfer of Training, Visual Impairments
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Note: Special Electronic Issue: Technology. In print edition, article begins on page 661.