| Reviewed: |
Jan 10, 2009 by Health Sciences |
| Overview: |
This learning module is designed to teach information about spinal cord injuries and how it affects people. It discussed the difference levels of spinal cord injury and included in-utero spinal injury, such as spina bifida. There are profiles of individuals with injuries at each level. The learning module includes a multiple choice quiz with feedback for right and wrong answers, a glossary with terms, and links to other resources. This module is just one of two components of a biology module. The second component is on genetic disorders. The main web site is titled: Education on Disability and Gender Equality (EDGE). The learning module sponsor is Disability Social History Project and was funded by the U.S. Department of Education PR Award. |
| Learning Goals: |
The major learning goal is to provide information about disabled women and men with spinal cord injuries in "the context of science, biology, civics, and culture" in order to "better understand gender differences and disability related diversity. |
| Target Student Population: |
The site states that it was designed for high-school students. However, it could be useful for some advanced younger audiences. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
The information is presented at a basic level with explanations of the
terminology. There are no prerequisite knowledge or skills.
|
| Type of Material: |
The materials are interactive tutorial lessons that walk the student through the material and culminate with a self test. |
| Recommended Uses: |
This information could be used in multiple subject areas and would be a very nice introduction tool to begin discussions. The site along with the lesson plans should lead to some interesting critical thinking for the students.
According to the teacher's manual the lessons can be used in several ways: - In class reading to augment classroom lecture for classroom discussion
- Completed as a homework assignment
- Completed for extra credit
|
| Technical Requirements: |
Any internet browser should be adequate to view the site. No special plug-ins were needed. |
