Outcomes: Teachers of LD Students' Survey Statements
All of the respondents to the spring 2000 teacher survey agreed that the Learning Disabilities and Technology project had the following effects on participating LD students:
- Improved behavior
- Increased motivation to write
- Improved reading and writing skills
- Improved technology skills
- More pride in their work
- More enjoyment of school or enthusiasm for schoolwork
- Improved confidence or self-concept
Additionally, more than 70% agreed that as a result of the project their students:
- Wrote more often and wrote longer papers
- Used better mechanics in their written work
- Received more positive attention from peers
- Had improved attendance
- Had improved relationships with regular education students
- "Our students were reluctant to train regular ed students at first. One even wanted to stay home. They are now asking when are we going back to their classroom. Self-confidence has really grown."
- (More than half of regular education students surveyed felt that they understand more about people with learning disabilities after participating in the project.)
- Had increased motivation to read
- Had better organizational skills
- Were more responsible