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Handbook of Research on Interdisciplinary Preparation for Equitable Special Education
Professional development groups, which have the same characteristics of professional learning communities, where participants meet virtually using an online platform (e.g., Zoom).
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Enhancing Professionals' Interdisciplinary Competencies: Meeting the Needs of Children With Disabilities From Diverse Communities
L. Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan (School of Education, University of St. Thomas, USA), Renee A. Hepperlen (School of Social Work, University of St. Thomas, USA), and Bonnie L. Ingelin (School of Education, University of St. Thomas, USA)
Copyright: © 2023 |Pages: 23
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-6438-0.ch003
Abstract
This chapter introduces interprofessional competencies and an assessment that can guide preparation and impact competency of interdisciplinary professionals working in special education to meet the needs of children with disabilities and families from diverse communities. Additionally, this chapter highlights examples of integrated preparation approaches that allow interdisciplinary professionals to learn about each other's discipline to advance their knowledge and skills to meet the needs of young children with disabilities from multicultural communities. These practices include: (a) virtual learning communities; (b) professional development micro credentials awarded by digital badges; (c) subject matter expert panels; and (d) combined field experiences.
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Cloud Computing for Rural and Isolated Schools
Community of people with a common learning goal, which interact among themselves mainly or fully through Internet resources. Common resources used are communication and group collaboration tools.
Published in Chapter: Cloud Computing for Rural and Isolated Schools; From: Handbook of Research on Educational Design and Cloud Computing in Modern Classroom Settings
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Computer-Mediated Discussions within a Virtual Learning Community of High School and University Students
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Threaded Discussion
A community of people who come together online to learn a particular subject matter.
Published in Chapter: Threaded Discussion; From: Encyclopedia of Distance Learning, Second Edition
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