This section attempts to get an understanding of your current level of knowledge, your willingness to gain more knowledge, and any additional thoughts you may have about various topics. For each statement, first please rank from 1 to 5 your current level of knowledge. Secondly, use the same scale to rank your willingness to gain more knowledge about that statement. And, third, provide any comments that you believe would be helpful. We use the term "AT" to refer to assistive technologies such as screen readers, screen magnifiers, word prediction, voice recognition, alternative formats such as Braille documents or tactile graphics, real-time captioning, audio or sign language interpreting.
My current level of knowledge about diverse learning styles of students is (1 = none, 5 = complete)
My willingness to gain knowledge about diverse learning styles of students is (1 = no, 5 = absolutely)
My current level of knowledge about learning abilities and needs of students with disabilities is (1 = none, 5 = complete)
My willingness to gain knowledge about learning abilities and needs of students with disabilities is (1 = no, 5 = absolutely)
My current level of knowledge about how to assess and instruct learners with disabilities is (1 = none, 5 = complete)
My willingness to gain knowledge about how to assess and instruct learners with disabilities is (1 = no, 5 = absolutely)
My current level of knowledge about laws and policies about my responsibilities to accommodate students with disabilities is (1 = none, 5 = complete)
My willingness to gain knowledge about laws and policies about my responsibilities to accommodate students with disabilities is (1 = no, 5 = absolutely)
My current level of knowledge about a variety of assistive technologies (AT) and their uses for students with disabilities is (1 = none, 5 = complete)
My willingness to gain knowledge about a variety of assistive technologies (AT) and their uses for students with disabilities is (1 = no, 5 = absolutely)
My current level of knowledge about the use of AT to increase learning within my courses is (1 = none, 5 = complete)
My willingness to gain knowledge about the use of AT to increase learning within my courses is (1 = no, 5 = absolutely)
My current level of knowledge about where to obtain assistance with accommodative services within my classroom such as a scribe, testing services, or a sign language interpreter is (1 = none, 5 = complete)
My willingness to gain knowledge about where to obtain assistance with accommodative services within my classroom such as a scribe, testing services, or a sign language interpreter is (1 = no, 5 = absolutely)
