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SECONDARY TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY USE FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
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Author(s):
MRS. M. AMALAJANSI, DR. M. GOVINDA RAJU
Vol - 7, Issue- 12 ,
Page(s) : 497 - 502
(2016 )
DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMST
Abstract
This studywas conducted in orderto understand secondarygeneral education teachers’perceptions toward assistivetechnologyuse forstudents with learningdisabilities. Usingmixed-methods research, asurvey, interview and a focus group questionnairewasdeveloped to answer fourresearch questions. General and special education teachers as well as principals from asecondaryschool in selective district ofTamilnadu.Results ofthestudyrevealedahigh percentageofteachers that supported AT practices howevermanyofthemdid not usethe devices becausedueto alack ofprofessional development.
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