Administrator Perspectives on Writing Instructional Practices for Students With Complex Learning Needs: A Pilot Study.

The adoption of national literacy standards has resulted in writing becoming a priority for students with complex learning needs (CLN). Given extrinsic (school-based) and intrinsic (student-based) barriers, there is a need to understand how educational systems can provide innovative research- and st...

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Publicado en:Topics in Language Disorders Vol. 39; no. 2; pp. 208 - 228
Autores principales: Sturm, Janet M., Asaro-Saddler, Kristie, Nitzel, Audrey
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Apr-Jun2019
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          Sturm, Janet M.
          Asaro-Saddler, Kristie
          Nitzel, Audrey
        affil: Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant
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          Attitude Evaluation
          Knowledge Evaluation
          Administrative Personnel
          Writing
          Students with Disabilities
          Information Needs
          Human
          Pilot Studies
          Qualitative Studies
          Convenience Sample
          Purposive Sample
          Teachers
          Implementation Science
          Leadership
          Interviews
          Autism Spectrum Disorder
          Professional Development
          Thematic Analysis
          Descriptive Statistics
          Student Attitudes
          Faculty Attitudes
          Teaching Methods
      ab: The adoption of national literacy standards has resulted in writing becoming a priority for students with complex learning needs (CLN). Given extrinsic (school-based) and intrinsic (student-based) barriers, there is a need to understand how educational systems can provide innovative research- and standards-based writing instruction for these students. The creation of new educational standards and expectations, however, does not result in rapid and immediate change in how instruction occurs for these students. The purpose of this pilot study was to collect data concerning the knowledge, attitudes, and observed barriers toward writing instruction for students with CLN as perceived by educational administrators. Method: This preliminary study was anchored in the field of implementation science to better understand readiness, adoption, and sustainability of innovative writing instructional practices for students with CLN. Administrator perceptions were obtained through didactic interviews, and a qualitative research design was used to understand themes from the data. Results: Results showed that a central challenge across educators is a lack of awareness that change in instructional practice is needed, as well as a perception that these students are not capable of becoming writers. Educational administrators also identified factors that increase positive outcomes when implementing writing instruction for students with CLN. Conclusions: To effectively implement writing instruction for students with CLN, educational administrators will need to consider barriers that impact readiness, adoption, and sustainability and develop systematic solutions that increase overall success.
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