| Title: |
Experiences of Rural Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments during the Pandemic |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Tiffany A. Wild; Tina Herzberg; Danene K. Fast; Jennifer Rodocker; Mehmet Kart |
| Source: |
Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship. 2024 13(1). |
| Availability: |
Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship. 5500 University Parkway, San Bernadino, CA 92407. Tel: 909-537-5606; e-mail: JOSEA@csusb.edu; Web site: https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/josea/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
14 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Teachers; Rural Schools; Students; Visual Impairments; Pandemics; COVID-19; Teaching Experience; Barriers |
| ISSN: |
2167-3454 |
| Abstract: |
Students who are educated by schools in rural areas experienced challenges around the world even before the COVID-19 pandemic, such as lack of resources and inadequate infrastructure (Çiftçi & Cin, 2018; Dube, 2020). The COVID-19 pandemic drew attention to the inequities of the conditions facing students in rural areas (EDC, 2020). These unique challenges were evident for those serving low-incidence disability populations, such as those children with visual impairment. There are unique challenges in providing support to students and their families with visual impairments in rural areas of the country. Those challenges included need for additional supports in technology, internet infrastructure, funding, and full access to accessible materials. Concerns over the health and well-being of teachers and students with visual impairments were also expressed as concerns but was not unique for teachers of students with visual impairments in rural areas. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1432942 |
| Database: |
ERIC |