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Inam Alghamdi – ProQuest LLC, 2024
In Saudi Arabia, the autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is on the rise, and the government is committed to improving nationwide special education services through legislative measures aimed at enhancing the flexibility of inclusion for students with ASD within school settings. However, students with ASD often encounter social challenges, especially in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Students with Disabilities, Barriers
Manal Quota; Jayanti Bhatia – World Bank, 2021
Behavioral change is complex to achieve as it is often influenced by how people think, how they make decisions, and how they act. When planning teacher professional development (TPD), considering human behaviors and motivational drivers is important. Even when teachers gain knowledge from TPD opportunities, it does not always result in changes in…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Teaching Methods, Faculty Development, Teacher Motivation
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Dimitra Perifanou; Eleni Konstantinou; Anne Nikula; Kristina Grendova; Aija Ahokas; Joan-Carles Casas-Baroy; Daniela Cavani; Paola Ferri; Paola Galbany-Estragués; Cinzia Gradellini; Michaela Machajova; Daniela Mecugni; Sari Nyman; Xavier Palomar-Aumatell; Janka Prnova; Montse Romero Mas; Carme Roure Pujol; Heli Thomander; Evanthia Sakellari – Higher Education Studies, 2024
Immunization is a highly cost-effective investment in health, proven to be an effective tool in controlling and eliminating dangerous infectious diseases. Health science students require evidence-based knowledge to tackle challenges in healthcare, particularly in the field of vaccination. The aim of the current study is to asses students'…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Immunization Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Communicable Diseases
Aniko Boros – ProQuest LLC, 2021
A qualitative multiple case-study was conducted to explore the perceptions of special educators on access and application of evidence-based-practices (EBPs) to enhance play skills of students with developmental disabilities in early childhood classrooms. The problem addressed by the study relates to the gap between research and practice. A wide…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Evidence Based Practice, Play
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Virginia L. Walker; Karen Douglas; Chuang Wang; Zhi Li – International Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 2024
This survey study examined 164 in-service special education teachers' perceptions of training strategies in their cross categorical teacher preparation program in the United Sates for developing knowledge and skills in systematic instruction, an evidence-based practice for students with extensive support needs. Both classroom-based and field-based…
Descriptors: Special Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Preservice Teacher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Laura Simmons – ProQuest LLC, 2021
"Self-Determination" concept is based on the simple assumption that all human beings with and without disabilities, ought to be in a position and develop the skills to intrinsically influence their life outcomes and gain control over their own life. This qualitative case study explored the understanding of high school special education…
Descriptors: High School Students, Students with Disabilities, High School Teachers, Special Education Teachers
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McKee, Aja; Sandoval Gomez, Audri; Stockbridge, Kevin – International Electronic Journal of Elementary Education, 2021
This manuscript highlights a major finding from a larger study conducted in the United States that used phenomenological interviews with adults with autism who typed to communicate. Participants shared their United States educational experiences before and after learning to type. This finding focused on how disability studies in education and the…
Descriptors: Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development, LGBTQ People, Inclusion
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Ward, Phillip; Mitchell, Murray F.; Lawson, Hal A.; van der Mars, Hans – Journal of Teaching in Physical Education, 2021
The physical education teacher education (PETE) faculty charged with oversight and delivery of initial teacher licensure programs confront several challenges. Some necessitate responses to revised and new standards, while others can be reframed as timely opportunities for improvement and innovation, whether in response to or in anticipation of…
Descriptors: Physical Education Teachers, Teacher Education Programs, Barriers, Skill Development
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Ledford, Jennifer R.; Lambert, Joseph M.; Barton, Erin E.; Ayres, Kevin M. – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2021
Identifying potentially effective practices for improving outcomes for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex process. In this article, we respond to recent reviews of evidence-based practices for individuals with ASD. We identify possible problems and make suggestions in relation to identifying well-specified practices,…
Descriptors: Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Intervention, Evidence Based Practice
Editorial Projects in Education, 2023
The Education Week Spotlight on Improving Math Fluency is a collection of articles hand-picked by editors for their insights on the importance of math fact fluency, the challenges students face with word problems, how teachers can optimize how they introduce math facts and better support students, how early math supports help vulnerable students,…
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, Mathematics Skills, Barriers, Word Problems (Mathematics)
Fillipucci-Arnold, Denise – ProQuest LLC, 2018
This basic qualitative research study was designed to explore the perceptions of nursing professional development specialists (NPD) and their skills and competencies in discerning the differences among evidence-based practice (EBP), quality improvement (QI), and research. Without NPD specialists' skilled expertise in understanding and utilizing…
Descriptors: Nursing Education, Evidence Based Practice, Qualitative Research, Professional Development
Tara L. Conley – ProQuest LLC, 2021
The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify effective teaching strategies used with students with autism to enhance social skill development. With the growing need for teachers to address students with autism, viable strategies are needed to be implemented effectively to ensure social outcome success for students. The Individuals with…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Interpersonal Competence, Skill Development, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Wilson-Clark, Gemma; Saha, Soumi – UNICEF, 2019
Young people face particular disadvantage finding employment, compared to older workers. This includes a lack of labour market and job-search information and experience, as well as a mismatch between youth aspirations and labour market realities, with limited job led growth. The purpose of this paper is to provide guidance on how the United…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Youth Employment, Barriers, Skill Development
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Velasco, V.; Cominelli, S.; Scattola, P.; Celata, C. – Health Education Research, 2021
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a huge effect on adolescents' health and learning. Health promotion strategies should be valued, and life skill education is a potential approach in this direction. This study aimed to investigate the implementation of an evidence-based life skill education programme during the COVID-19…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Middle School Teachers, Teaching Methods, Skill Development
Straw, Suzanne; Bradley, Eleanor – UK Department for Education, 2022
The T Level Transition Programme is a study programme targeted at students aged 16 to 19 years (or young people with Education and Healthcare Plans to age 24) who are not ready to start a T Level but have the potential to progress onto one following a tailored preparation programme. The Transition Programme is expected to be a full-time study…
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Late Adolescents, Skill Development, Student Recruitment
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