VIDBE-Q Volume 67 Issue 2
Research Question 2: TSVI's Beliefs about Writing Instruction
When asked about their beliefs about responsibility for teaching writing,
teachers responded on a five-point scale (1-definitely not, 2-probably not, 3-might
or might not, 4-probably yes, 5-definitely yes). Teachers were divided on whether
teaching writing was their responsibility (e.g., 18% reported 'definitely not'; 32%
reported 'definitely yes'). See Figure 1.
Research Question 3: Writing Modes and Practices Used
When asked about the writing activities used with their students, TSVIs
identified writing activities in three different categories: Writing skills (e.g.,
keyboarding, spelling, sentence writing, braille instruction), functional writing
Table 1
Preparation to Teach Writing
None (1) Minimal (2) Adequate
(3)
Extensive
(4)
Formal training during
college
12% 42% 37% 8%
Formal training after
college (e.g.,
professional
development)
18% 47% 30% 5%
Completed on their own 9% 32% 48% 11%
Note. n = 457
