Pedagogy and Professional Development
Authors: Elizabeth Newcomb Hopfer (NC A&T State University) , Lauren San Diego (North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University) , Jo'ell Maree (North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University) , Meeshay Williams Wheeler (North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University) , Heather Colleran (North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University) , Devona L Dixon (North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University)
This abstract focuses on a portion of a community outreach project that addresses the well-being and capacity development of adults with I/DD through curriculum and mentoring. Prior to program delivery, participants were surveyed to gauge knowledge/skills across planned content areas and results then guided curriculum design. In the pre-assessment, only one participant indicated ease in deciding what to wear; 3 of 8 had difficulty when dressing for a special occasion; and 2 of 8 said they had a hard time picking out clothes daily. As a follow-up response, 3 of 8 participants specifically indicated that they did not know how to put outfits together. Thus, an objective of one curriculum module was to provide a definition of apparel basics and help individuals with I/DD style these basics for various activities or settings. This abstract overviews the approach and outcomes of the technological teaching strategy used to satisfy this objective.
Keywords: I/DD, digital wardrobing, mentoring
How to Cite: Hopfer, E. N. , San Diego, L. , Maree, J. , Wheeler, M. W. , Colleran, H. & Dixon, D. L. (2019) “Digital Closets – An Engaging Method of Teaching Wardrobe Basics to Adults With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 76(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.31274/itaa.11199
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