Embedding Assistive Technology in Teacher Education: Building Capacity for Accessibility

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Author(s): Alicia M. Drelick (Rowan University, USA)
Copyright: 2022
Pages: 16
Source title: Preparing Pre-Service Teachers to Integrate Technology in K-12 Classrooms: Standards and Best Practices
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): C. Lorraine Webb (Texas A&M University, San Antonio, USA)and Amanda L. Lindner (Texas A&M University, San Antonio, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5478-7.ch011

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Teacher Education

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As educators serve increasingly diverse student populations who experience barriers to access, foundational knowledge of assistive technology (AT) is vital for pre-service education majors. This chapter reviews key legislation concerning assistive technology in school settings, current practices, and barriers to AT implementation rooted in both K-12 and pre-service teacher training. The author will highlight emerging practices to embed AT instruction into general and special education teacher preparation programs along with key topics to address. Armed with increased knowledge and comfort of assistive technology tools afforded at the pre-service level, informed educators can create a more inclusive classroom by removing or reducing barriers to accessing the learning environment.

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