Date Available
2-5-2014
Year of Publication
2014
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College
Education
Department/School/Program
Early Childhood, Special Education, and Rehabilitation Counseling
Advisor
Dr. Belva Collins
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
Dr. Jennifer Grisham-Brown
Abstract
The education system in Guatemala struggles to meet the needs of students with disabilities. There are often not enough trained special educators to meet the demand. In addition, general educators are often not trained to adequately meet diverse needs in their classrooms. Thus, schools are often unable to fully meet the needs of students with disabilities. This study sought to identify a method by which teachers could be virtually trained on a teacher behavior (i.e., specific praise) that could help meet diverse student needs. A multiple probe design across participants was used to determine if virtual training could be effective in training teachers to use new teacher behaviors. The results of the study are discussed, along with implications for future research.
Recommended Citation
Owiny, Ruby, "VIRTUAL COACHING IN GUATEMALA: CAN IT BE EFFECTIVE FOR CHANGING TARGETED TEACHER BEHAVIORS?" (2014). Theses and Dissertations--Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education. 5.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/edsrc_etds/5
