Online Instruction for Distance Education Delivery: Preparing Special Educators in and for Rural Areas (Paperback)

~ Various (Author), Barbara L. Ludlow (Editor), Belva C. Collins (Editor), Ronda R. Menlove (Editor)
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Product Description

Online Instructions for Distance Education Delivery: Preparing Special Educators in and for Rural Areas is a unique publication in that it combines knowledge, strategies, and program descriptions that integrate online distance education delivery with special education personnel preparation content. The material appeals to two audiences: distance educators and special educators. The primary authors share their expertise regarding online distance education in general. In addition, multiple authors describe successful strategies for developing and implementing online education in university-based special education, teacher preparation programs.

This monograph makes a significant impact in the field of online education by providing practical information about the program implementation and delivery. This information will be invaluable for educators seeking to implement online education programs. Additionally, university and state level special educators will find the information helpful as they seek to design, develop, and implement online personnel preparation programs.

About the Author

Editors of this monograph include: Dr. Barbara L. Ludlow, Professor and Program Coordinator of Special Education Programs at West Virginia University; Editor of the Rural Special Education Quarterly, a professional journal dedicated to the dissemination of scholarly information regarding rural special education issues; and author of numerous publications related to special education and distance education; Dr. Belva C. Collins, Professor in the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitative Counseling at the University of Kentucky and author of numerous publications related to distance education and working with students with severe disabilities; and Chair-Elect of the American Council on Rural Special Education; Dr. Ronda R. Menlove, Associate Professor of Special Education and Assistant Dean for Distance Education at Utah State University and a member of the Utah House of Representatives. Authors of the chapters include special educators with unique and varied expertise in the fields of special education and online education. Included are: Kay Bull, Okaloma State University Cathy Galyon-Keramidas, West Virginia University Katherine J. Mitchem, California University of Pennsylvania Cleborne Maddox, University of Nevada Reno Harvey A. Rude, University of Northern Colorado Kaye Alicyn Ferrell, National Center on Low Incidence Disabilities Sue B. Steinweg and Sandra H. Warren, East Carolina University Dennis Knapczyk, Indiana University Martin Agran, University of Northern Iowa Richard Keifer-O\'Donnell, Minnesota University Teresa Rowlinson, New Mexico State University Michael C. Duff, Discover Video Productions James B. Pemberton and L. Nan Restone, Texas Woman\'s University Tandra Tyler-Wood, University of North Texas David E. Forbush and Robert L. Morgan, Utah State University Betty C. Epanchin, Elizabeth Doone and Karen Colucci, University of South Florida Joan P. Sebastian, Stuart Schwartz and Jane Duckett, National University Constance M. Baird, University of Kentucky

Product Details

• Paperback: 278 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412082382
• ISBN-13: 978-1412082389
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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