dc.contributor.author |
Mallouk, Zen Samer |
dc.date.accessioned |
2021-09-23T08:57:01Z |
dc.date.available |
2021-09-23T08:57:01Z |
dc.date.issued |
2019 |
dc.date.submitted |
2019 |
dc.identifier.other |
b25782873 |
dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/10938/23110 |
dc.description |
Thesis. M.A. American University of Beirut. Department of Psychology, 2019. T:7099. |
dc.description |
Advisor : Dr. Pia Zeinoun, Associate Professor, Psychology ; Members of Committee : Dr. Tania Bosqui, Associate Professor, Psychology ; Dr. Karma el Hassan, Associate Professor, Education. |
dc.description |
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 56-70) |
dc.description.abstract |
The number of students presenting with various types of disabilities in higher education settings has been increasing. These students are typically afforded with reasonable educational accommodations, in order to have a fair advantage to access education. However, the provision of accommodations is hindered by a number of variables that are characteristic of the faculty members, and the students with disability. In Lebanon, and specifically at the American University of Beirut where accessible education is mandated, there is a lack of research regarding willingness to provide accommodations. The current study examined factors that explain willingness of faculty members to provide reasonable accommodations to students with physical, psychological and neurodevelopmental disabilities in a higher educational institution in Lebanon. Results indicated that among all variables, only faculty personal beliefs and attitudes significantly predicted reported willingness. This willingness was also contingent upon the type of disability of the student, whereby mental illnesses were the least favored. Faculty also reported limited in their knowledge about disabilities and legislation, and how to create accessible courses. Findings will be discussed vis-à-vis practical implementations to improve faculty attitudes and accessible education. |
dc.format.extent |
1 online resource (xi, 83 leaves) : illustrations |
dc.language.iso |
en |
dc.subject.classification |
T:007099 |
dc.subject.lcsh |
American University of Beirut -- Faculty. |
dc.subject.lcsh |
American University of Beirut -- Students. |
dc.subject.lcsh |
Students with disabilities -- Services for -- Lebanon -- Beirut. |
dc.subject.lcsh |
Students with disabilities -- Education (Higher) -- Lebanon -- Beirut. |
dc.subject.lcsh |
Testing accommodations -- Lebanon -- Beirut. |
dc.title |
Willingness to provide accommodations to students with disabilities : predictors and correlates among AUB faculty |
dc.title.alternative |
Predictors and correlates among AUB faculty |
dc.type |
Thesis |
dc.contributor.department |
Department of Psychology |
dc.contributor.faculty |
Faculty of Arts and Sciences. |
dc.contributor.institution |
American University of Beirut. |