This paper describes the results of an exploratory survey aimed to examine the experience and perceptions of a group of special needs teachers on the use of ICT in teaching to students with autism spectrum disorder. It is focused on the effectiveness of video modeling as a tool through which to learn (self-learning and imitation) specific skills in the field of personal autonomy. By sharing the thought of Rossi (2012) : ‹‹digital technologies provide to schools an extraordinary opportunity to put on the agenda the issue of learning and, together with it, the professionalism of teachers››. The authors handed out a questionnaire to a group of special needs teachers of a Comprehensive School in Palermo with the purpose to investigate the perceived effectiveness experienced in the use of ICT for the achievement of different learning objectives. This work offers a detailed analysis of the investigated areas and the results from the survey, proposing a critical reflection on information technology in teaching.
Sidoti, E., Palma, S., & Marrali, L. (2018). Inclusive didactics and assistive technologies: the experience of a group of special needs teachers. EDUCATION SCIENCES & SOCIETY, 9(1), 122-134.
Data di pubblicazione: | 2018 | |
Titolo: | Inclusive didactics and assistive technologies: the experience of a group of special needs teachers | |
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Citazione: | Sidoti, E., Palma, S., & Marrali, L. (2018). Inclusive didactics and assistive technologies: the experience of a group of special needs teachers. EDUCATION SCIENCES & SOCIETY, 9(1), 122-134. | |
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Digital Object Identifier (DOI): | http://dx.doi.org/10.3280/ess1-2018oa6009 | |
Abstract: | This paper describes the results of an exploratory survey aimed to examine the experience and perceptions of a group of special needs teachers on the use of ICT in teaching to students with autism spectrum disorder. It is focused on the effectiveness of video modeling as a tool through which to learn (self-learning and imitation) specific skills in the field of personal autonomy. By sharing the thought of Rossi (2012) : ‹‹digital technologies provide to schools an extraordinary opportunity to put on the agenda the issue of learning and, together with it, the professionalism of teachers››. The authors handed out a questionnaire to a group of special needs teachers of a Comprehensive School in Palermo with the purpose to investigate the perceived effectiveness experienced in the use of ICT for the achievement of different learning objectives. This work offers a detailed analysis of the investigated areas and the results from the survey, proposing a critical reflection on information technology in teaching. | |
Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: | Settore M-PED/01 - Pedagogia Generale E Sociale | |
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