Feasibility of a Mobile Phone Training on Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers in Tanzania

Autor/inn/en	Martino, Daniele C.; Naqvi, Nilofer C.
Titel	Feasibility of a Mobile Phone Training on Autism Spectrum Disorders for Teachers in Tanzania
Quelle	In: Technology, Pedagogy and Education, 32 (2023) 3, S.305-319 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Martino, Daniele C.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1475-939X
DOI	10.1080/1475939X.2023.2192517
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Autism Spectrum Disorders; Telecommunications; Handheld Devices; Educational Technology; Faculty Development; Special Education Teachers; Urban Schools; Program Effectiveness; Feasibility Studies; Teacher Participation; Distance Education; Students with Disabilities; Knowledge Level; Tanzania + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Autism; Autismus; Telekommunikationstechnik; Unterrichtsmedien; Special education; Teacher; Teachers; Sonderpädagoge; Sonderpädagogik; Sonderschulwesen; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Urban area; Urban areas; School; Schools; Stadtregion; Stadt; Schule; Distance study; Distance learning; Fernunterricht; Student; Students; Disability; Disabilities; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Behinderung; Wissensbasis; Tansania
Abstract	Despite the rising global prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), significant disparities in ASD knowledge persist worldwide. Professional development trainings are effective in increasing teacher knowledge of ASD; however, in-person trainings pose accessibility concerns for teachers in low- and middle-income countries. In sub-Saharan Africa, few teacher development opportunities exist and logistical barriers limit attendance, highlighting the need for a more accessible training modality. The present study used a pre-post-test methodology among general and special education teachers in urban Tanzania to evaluate the feasibility of a mobile phone-delivered training on ASD. Results indicated a robust 84% participation rate and high quiz scores across training modules. The benefits of using mobile phone technology in a low-resource setting are presented. As the first asynchronous ASD training developed and implemented among teachers in Tanzania, this study can guide future research that explores how best to increase ASD knowledge among community members using technology. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01