Abstract

Due to social and communication deficits, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are targeted for school bullying more than other populations. With an increased number of individuals with ASD being served in general education classrooms, teachers are at the front line of defense for this vulnerable population. Many teachers and preservice teachers lack experience and self-confidence when dealing with situations related to individuals with ASD in their inclusive classrooms. While research on educating preservice teachers to deal with bullying behaviors is limited, the importance of providing high-quality teacher preparation programs for upcoming teachers remains at the upmost importance. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of three online modules on preservice teachers' ability to identify and respond appropriately to situations of bullying involving individuals with ASD in their classroom. This study utilized an experimental group design to determine the impact of the modules for participants in the treatment group compared to participants in the control group who received a prerecorded lecture on the topic of bullying in schools. The researcher found this intervention to have a positive change between the pre-test and the post-test for participants receiving the modules; however, the results were not statistically significant.

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Graduation Date

2019

Semester

Fall

Advisor

Vasquez, Trey

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

College

College of Community Innovation and Education

Department

School of Teacher Education

Degree Program

Education; Exceptional Education

Format

application/pdf

Identifier

CFE0007786

URL

http://purl.fcla.edu/fcla/etd/CFE0007786

Language

English

Release Date

December 2019

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Doctoral Dissertation (Open Access)

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