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Asperger Syndrome:Professional Educator's Needs Assessment

***UPDATE*** October 2006

It has been quite some time since I updated this site and my life has taken me in a different direction that I thought it would in 2000/2001.  I left the distance learning coursework and am no longer collecting data on this project, worthwhile though it is.

If anyone *is* interested in compiling data for a feasibility study toward developing online education for AS, please contact me and I can send you the completed surveys.  I have over 100 datapoints.

I do feel badly that I haven't pursued this as well as being so negligent in updating the site.

 

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12/01  I am currently working in a graduate course on distance learning.  As part of my course, I am looking to design an internet-based course for teachers on the classroom management of individuals with AS. If you are a teacher or otherwise connected to the teaching of children with AS, I invite you to complete the following survey.  There are 44 questions and it should take no longer than 20 minutes to complete.  Your answers will be kept confidential.

I can offer you nothing for your participation, other than my sincere gratitude.  If you have any questions, please contact me.

If your browser does not support mailto forms, or if you are more comfortable sending your answers as a straight email, please click here for an email version of the survey.  

1. What is your current position in the school?
lead teacher
assistant teacher
classroom aide
inclusion aide
specialist (eg. art, music, pe, etc)
other (please answer q. 2)

2. If you answered 'other' to q. 1, please specify:


3. What grades do you work with? (you may choose more than one)
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

4. How many years in this occupation? (please include years of experience in the same job category, even if in a different setting)


5. What is your highest educational degree?
high school diploma/equivalency
college degree
masters degree
doctoral degree

6. Have you ever worked with a student with Asperger Syndrome?
yes
no
don't know

7. Does your state require some amount of cont. ed. in order to be re-licensed or for your job?
yes
no
don't know

8. What are the barriers to obtaining courses for professional development? (you may choose more than one)
lack of time
lack of money
lack of courses in area(s) of interest
courses too far away
other (please answer next question)

9. If you chose 'other' for preceding question, please specify:

10-16:Rate your comfort in the following areas on a 0-10 scale, where 0=completely uncomfortable and 10=completely comfortable

10 a.  Using email
(0=completely uncomfortable and 10=completely comfortable)

11 b. visiting websites
(0=completely uncomfortable and 10=completely comfortable)

12  c. using a search engine
(0=completely uncomfortable and 10=completely comfortable)

13  d. using a message board or list-serve
(0=completely uncomfortable and 10=completely comfortable)

14  e. downloading files
(0=completely uncomfortable and 10=completely comfortable)

15  f. uploading files
(0=completely uncomfortable and 10=completely comfortable)

16  g. using attachments with email
(0=completely uncomfortable and 10=completely comfortable)

17. How do you connect to the net? (you may choose more than one)
dial up modem from home
cable modem from home
dsl from home
direct access from school
don't know

 

Rate your current knowledge and comfort in working with individuals with AS: 

18 a. I can name the major diagnostic features of AS.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

19 b.  I can anticipate the possible learning styles of individuals with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

20 c. My classroom structure is a good match for individuals with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

21 d. My teaching style is a good match for individuals with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

22 e. My communication style is a good match for individuals with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

23 f. I can name several potential signs and signals that might indicate a student with AS is experiencing heightened stress.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

24 g. I can identify problematic behaviors that students with AS might exhibit.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

25 h. I can create appropriate and measurable goals for an IEP for a student with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

26 i. I can choose and implement appropriate classroom interventions/strategies for students with AS.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

27 j. I am comfortable modifying my teaching style, assignments and/or homework as appropriate for the student with AS.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

  Please rate how important you believe the following areas to be in working with individuals with AS:

28 k. Being able to name the major diagnostic features of AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

29  l. Being able to anticipate the possible learning styles of individuals with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

30  m. Having a classroom structure that is a good match for individuals with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

31 n. Having a teaching style that is a good match for individuals with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

32 o. Having a communication style that is a good match for individuals with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

 33 p. Being able to name several potential signs and signals that might indicate a student with AS is experiencing heightened stress.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

34 q. Being able to identify problematic behaviors that students with AS might exhibit.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

35  r. Being able to create appropriate and measurable goals for an IEP for a student with AS
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

36 s. Being able to choose and implement appropriate classroom interventions/strategies for students with AS.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

37  t. Being able to modify teaching style, assignments and/or homework as appropriate for the student with AS.
strongly agree
agree
neither agree nor disagree
disagree
strongly disagree

 

38. What additional information do you need to effectively work with the student with AS?

39. My work environment can best be described as:
a traditional classroom
an inclusion classroom
a self-contained classroom
a resource room
a separate office
other (please answer the next question)

 40. If you answered 'other' above, please specify

41. I have the resources I need to be effective in working with students with AS
True
False

42.   Please give examples of where you are/are not supported in your  role with children with AS

43.   How will you know you have met your goals in advancing your knowledge and skill in working with students with AS?

 44. Additional Comments: (please include your email address if you would like survey results when they are compiled.  I will not disclose your email address to anyone and will only use it to send results or to ask a clarifying question about your answers)


Thank you very much for your participation.

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