Abstract
There are many benefits for students to participate in extracurricular science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities or clubs. It is also known that students with disabilities (SWD) do not participate as much as their peers without disabilities (SWOD). However, there is a lack of research on SWD and their participation in STEM clubs. This sequential explanatory mixed method study explored teachers’ perceptions of the types and characteristics of STEM clubs and their participants, and their professional development (PD) to work with SWD in their clubs. Findings suggest a variety of STEM clubs are offered with an average of 20 students each but most participants did not know how many SWD were in their clubs. None had PD to work with SWD in informal environments. A discussion of findings include accommodations STEM club sponsors can use with SWD.
Original language | American English |
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Journal | Special Education Research, Policy Practice |
Volume | 5 |
State | Published - Jan 1 2021 |
Keywords
- individualized education program
- barriers to educational partnerships
- collaboration
- cultural diversity
- barriers
- collaborative strategies
DC Disciplines
- Education
- Elementary Education