Abstract
This study explored teachers’ understanding and experience of disability and their viewpoints about inclusion as a result of participating in a virtual exchange experience. In-service and pre-service (n=12) teachers, who are enrolled in a Master of Education teacher preparation program, took part in 8 weeks virtual exchange experience that aimed at challenging their understandings and typical beliefs about disability and inclusion. The purpose of this study was to examine how working virtually in global teams influenced teachers’ understanding of disability and their viewpoints about inclusion.
Presenters
Maria MarinoTeaching Professor, Communication, Florida International University, United States Nadera Alborno
Dean / Professor of Education, School of Education, American University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Considering Digital Pedagogies
KEYWORDS
Virtual Exchange, COIL, Inclusion, Disability, Teachers
