Date of Award
2014
Degree Name
Special Education
College
College of Education
Type of Degree
M.A.
Document Type
Research Paper
First Advisor
Lori Howard
Abstract
Paraprofessionals, also called teacher’s aides, in Lincoln and Putnam counties in West Virginia were surveyed to gain their perceptions of the effectiveness of the state’s training requirements and professional development. Questions on how well the current requirements prepares paraprofessionals for their jobs and what should be added yielded moderately positive opinions with suggestions for classes on individual disabilities and a practicum being added. Questions on professional development showed moderately positive opinions on the effectiveness of current professional development. The majority of participants felt that additional training would improve their job performance. Training in specific disabilities and interventions was viewed as more helpful than clerical and other general knowledge topics, although more than fifty percent indicated training in these topics would be helpful too.
Note(s)
CISP 615 Special Education Research
Subject(s)
Special education teachers.
Teachers' assistants -- Training of -- West Virginia.
Recommended Citation
Stratton, Paige C., "Paraprofessional Perceptions of Training and Professional Development" (2014). Theses, Dissertations and Capstones. 891.
https://mds.marshall.edu/etd/891
