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Autism spectrum disorder coursework for teachers and teacher-aides: An investigation of courses offered in Queensland, Australia
Coates, Mitchell Lamb, Janeen Bartlett, Brendan Datta, Poulomee
Coates, Mitchell
Lamb, Janeen
Bartlett, Brendan
Datta, Poulomee
Abstract
The content and structure of pre-service and teacher-aide programs has major implications for training, management, support and deployment of teachers and teacher-aides in mainstream schools working with students who have ASD. Data pertaining to course content and structure were collected from university and teacher-aide training websites, program enrolment guides, and through direct contact with institutions in Queensland, Australia. 101 education programs were narrowed down to 45 in early-childhood/primary education, and 8 online teacher-aide training programs. Findings indicate the urgent need for academics in institutions to begin working towards redesigning programs that deliver best practices in ASD for pre-service educators.
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Date
2017
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Journal article
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Australian Journal of Teacher Education
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Volume
42
Issue
11
Page Range
65-80
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ACU Department
La Salle Academy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
Faculty of Theology and Philosophy
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Open access
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Open