Nelson, Megan
(2021)
Supporting the Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities in Informal Learning Through an Informative Audition Process.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh.
(Unpublished)
Abstract
The number of children with disabilities in traditional education environments and out-of- school learning environments is increasing. It is estimated that about 17% of children between of 3 and 17 years of age have one or more disability in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019). A formal process for identifying the needs of participants within out-of- school learning contexts has yet to be discovered. In this article, I present an improvement science study within a community theater group. I created an informed audition process to explore the effect of supports and adaptations, grounded in evidence-based practices, on social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes as well as self-confidence and engagement in theater participants. Results suggest that an informed process for including individuals with disabilities can positively affect the outcomes for these participants. Implications for further practice and inquiry are discussed.
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University of Pittsburgh ETD
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Status: |
Unpublished |
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Date: |
31 August 2021 |
Date Type: |
Publication |
Defense Date: |
10 June 2021 |
Approval Date: |
31 August 2021 |
Submission Date: |
22 July 2021 |
Access Restriction: |
No restriction; Release the ETD for access worldwide immediately. |
Number of Pages: |
76 |
Institution: |
University of Pittsburgh |
Schools and Programs: |
School of Education > Instruction and Learning |
Degree: |
EdD - Doctor of Education |
Thesis Type: |
Doctoral Dissertation |
Refereed: |
Yes |
Uncontrolled Keywords: |
special education, out-of-school learning, theater, disability |
Date Deposited: |
31 Aug 2021 17:26 |
Last Modified: |
31 Aug 2021 17:26 |
URI: |
http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/41468 |
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