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Pedagogic Culture(also: Pedagogical Culture)

The ecosystem of shared debate, investigation, evaluation, and knowledge exchange that supports excellence in teaching and learning within a discipline. A healthy pedagogic culture involves systematic research into how subjects are taught, cross-citation and dialogue among…

Pedagogical Content Knowledge(also: PCK)

A concept from educational research referring to the intersection between a teacher's general pedagogical expertise (how to teach) and the specific content knowledge of their discipline (what to teach). In accessibility education, PCK encompasses understanding not only the…

Peer Feedback(also: Peer Review, Peer Assessment)

The process of learners observing and providing constructive feedback to each other during learning activities. In collaborative sign language learning, peer feedback enables real-time correction and coaching — players can observe each other's signing and identify mistakes…

Peer Mentoring(also: Peer Support, Peer Tutoring)

A support relationship where individuals with shared experiences provide guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to one another, typically in informal or semi-structured settings. For ADHD students in higher education, peer mentoring from other ADHD students is…

Peer Note-Taking Program(also: PNTP, Peer Note-Taker Program, Note-Taking Assistance Program)

A disability support service offered by higher education institutions in which peer students (peer note-takers or PNTs) assist students with disabilities (SWDs) by transcribing lecture notes during class or sharing their own notes afterward. PNTPs are widely adopted as academic…

Peer Support(also: Peer-to-Peer Support, Peer Mentoring)

A form of mutual assistance where people with shared experiences or conditions help each other by sharing knowledge, practical advice, and emotional support. In accessibility contexts, peer support communities are particularly valuable for disabled users learning complex…

Personalized Learning(also: Adaptive Learning, Individualized Instruction, Differentiated Instruction)

Personalized learning is an educational approach that tailors content, pace, and delivery method to each learner's individual needs, preferences, and abilities. In accessibility contexts, personalization goes beyond selecting appropriate difficulty levels — it requires creating…

Physical Guidance(also: Hands-On Guidance, Physical Assistance)

A body movement teaching technique in which an instructor physically moves or positions a student's body to demonstrate correct form, rhythm, or placement. Physical guidance is widely used in teaching dance, sports, and martial arts to blind and low vision students, as it…

Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities(also: PSEID, Inclusive Postsecondary Education, College Programs for ID)

Educational programs at colleges and universities designed to include students with intellectual disabilities in campus life, academics, and career preparation. Unlike traditional special education that ends with high school, these programs extend learning opportunities into…

Presentation video(also: Lecture recording, Recorded lecture)

A video recording of an instructor delivering content alongside visual materials such as slides, whiteboards, or demonstrations. Presentation videos present unique accessibility challenges because they combine spoken content with visual actions like pointing, annotating, and…

Preservice Training(also: Preservice Education, Teacher Preparation)

The education and training that teachers receive before entering the profession, typically through university degree programs or certification courses. In special education and assistive technology contexts, preservice training refers to coursework on AT devices, accessibility…

Professional Development(also: Continuing Education, In-service Training)

Ongoing learning activities that professionals undertake to maintain and improve their skills throughout their careers. For accessibility professionals and special educators, professional development includes workshops, conferences, online courses, peer mentoring, and…

Psychoeducation

The process of providing education about a mental health condition, its symptoms, treatment options, and management strategies to individuals with the condition and their support networks. For OCD, psychoeducation helps people understand the nature of obsessions and compulsions,…

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