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Interpreting Students' Perceptions Of Blended Learning, Len Roberson Dec 2014

Interpreting Students' Perceptions Of Blended Learning, Len Roberson

Len Roberson

The use of blended learning as a delivery model is prevalent in higher education today and takes advantage of both traditional face-to-face and online instruction to deliver academic courses. This study was designed to examine student perceptions of a blended graduate degree program in ASL-English interpreter education pedagogy. The study examined information regarding the overall blended degree program, student perceptions about the online aspects of the program, effectiveness of the delivery methodology and a general concept of ways to strengthen the program. Through a survey and interviews, students provided insight into their experiences with instructors, courses, delivery formats, decision factors …


Reflections On Deaf Education: Perspectives Of Deaf Senior Citizens., Len Roberson, Sherry Shaw Dec 2013

Reflections On Deaf Education: Perspectives Of Deaf Senior Citizens., Len Roberson, Sherry Shaw

Len Roberson

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Integration Of Computers And Related Technologies Into Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Programs, Len Roberson Mar 2013

Integration Of Computers And Related Technologies Into Deaf Education Teacher Preparation Programs, Len Roberson

Len Roberson

The study examined how computer technology is used, modeled, and taught in programs that prepare future teachers of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Data were collected through two self-reported survey instruments sent to participants from two different groups: (a) deaf education faculty (n = 233) and (b) administrators of programs serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing (n = 100). Among the faculty who responded to the survey, 99% said they used computers and printers for instruction during class, 84% said they used VCRs for instruction during class, and 56% said they used video cameras …


An Ecobehavioral Assessment Of The Teaching Behaviors Of Teacher Candidates During Their Special Education Internship Experiences, Len Roberson, M Lynn Woolsey, Janice Seabrooks, Gwen Williams Mar 2013

An Ecobehavioral Assessment Of The Teaching Behaviors Of Teacher Candidates During Their Special Education Internship Experiences, Len Roberson, M Lynn Woolsey, Janice Seabrooks, Gwen Williams

Len Roberson

In the last 20 years, teacher preparation programs have come under close scrutiny by the public and governmental agencies charged with monitoring teacher quality and the academic achievement of American students. Both regular and special education teacher preparation programs struggle with the requirement to collect valid and reliable evidence of teacher candidate performance and their effect on student learning. This study incorporated an ecobehavioral assessment tool (MS-CISSAR) in the evaluation of 13 special education teacher candidates during their internship experiences. Special education teacher candidates taught in deaf education classrooms and self-contained and resource rooms for students with disabilities. Results showed …


A Case For Training Signed Language Interpreters For Legal Specialization, Len Roberson, Deb Russell, Risa Shaw Mar 2013

A Case For Training Signed Language Interpreters For Legal Specialization, Len Roberson, Deb Russell, Risa Shaw

Len Roberson

Interpreting in legal settings has become a specialized area of practice that requires specific training and ongoing professional development. This study examined the training and professional development needs of ASL–English interpreters in North America. The 1,995 participants in an online survey included interpreters who provide services in legal settings and those who do not. The data suggest that interpreters desire certificate programs that are delivered in multiple formats, including face-to-face intensive experiences, online distance learning, and regional and local mentoring experiences. The training content areas participants wanted most include specialized interactions; legal discourse across a range of settings including police, …