The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the use of multimodality during college level instruction. Using quantitative and qualitative methods, data were analyzed to determine the effectiveness of incorporating multimodality in teaching pre-service teachers. Results indicated the use of multimodality increased participants’ knowledge and awareness of Special Education concepts and strategies for teaching students with disabilities. Results also indicated there was a significant difference in knowledge gained by the experimental group when compared to the control group.
Huda Almumen is an Assistant Professor of Special Education at College of Education, Kuwait University. After her seven years of experience as a middle school teacher of English as a Second Language, Huda pursued her graduate studies, gaining her Master’s from College of Education, and her doctorate from University at Buffalo, State University of New York. Dr. Almumen’s research interest and expertise focus on the use of technology in teaching students with disabilities. She also has interests in future teacher preparation programs for educating and including students with Special Needs. Her goals are to help individuals with exceptionalities gain better learning opportunities, specifically with enrolling the technological tools. She is also interested in preparing future teachers on how to use these tools to enhance their teaching endeavors for all students including those with Special Needs.
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