The student voice: recommendations for supporting the success of graduate students with disabilities in online courses

Anderson, S. , Grave, S. and Terras, K. (2024) The student voice: recommendations for supporting the success of graduate students with disabilities in online courses. American Journal of Distance Education, 38(1), pp. 3-23. (doi: 10.1080/08923647.2022.2142027)

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Abstract

This article offers recommendations for online graduate students, instructors, and universities to better meet the needs of students with disabilities who increasingly participate in online courses. Using semi-structured interviews, researchers asked what recommendations participants from respective disability categories have for supporting them in their pursuit of a graduate education in an online environment. Thirteen graduate participants represented five disability classifications including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, psychological disorders, chronic health impairments, or visual impairments. Interview transcripts were analyzed to identify disability-specific recommendations through constant comparison of individual data sets. Recommendations for students, instructors, and universities focused on instructor-student communication and relationships, online course design, and a changing and active role of institutional support services. The collaborative efforts of all are emphasized.

Item Type:Articles
Keywords:Students with disabilities, disability accommodations, online education, disability services.
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Anderson, Dr Sarah
Authors: Anderson, S., Grave, S., and Terras, K.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Professional Learning and Leadership
Journal Name:American Journal of Distance Education
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:0892-3647
ISSN (Online):1538-9286
Published Online:06 November 2022
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2022 The Author(s)
First Published:First published in American Journal of Distance Education 38(1):3-23
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons license

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