CPSE :: Mary Anne Prater

Area of Discipline / Professional Expertise

Children's literature
Curriculum and instruction, mild and moderate disabilities
Multicultural issues in education or intervention
Teacher preparation and professional development
Teaching methods and instruction

Research

My research and scholarly activities relate to four topical areas: (a) effective instructional strategies for students with mild to moderate disabilities; (b) special education teacher preparation; (c) children's literature, particularly the manner in which disabilities are portrayed; and (d) cultural diversity, including the recruitment and retention of ethnically diverse special educators.

Education

Post-Doctoral Fellow, Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Kentucky, 1997
Ph.D., Special Education, Utah State University, 1987
M.S., Learning Disabilities, University of Utah, 1982
Bachelor of Music, Music Education, University of Utah, 1975

Affiliations

Special Education - Primary
Counseling Psychology - Secondary

Selected Publications

"Adaptations and Accommodations for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities", Carter, N., PRATER, M. A., & Dyches, T. T., Allyn & Bacon, Boston, Virginia Lanigan, 2009
"Shaping One Traditional Special Educator Preparation Program Toward More Cultural Competence", Teaching Education, PRATER, M. A., Wilder, L. K., & Dyches T. T., Volume 19, Issue 2, 121-135, 2008 View Abstract
"The Active Classroom: Supporting Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Through Exercise", TEACHING Exceptional Children, Mulrine, C. F., PRATER, M. A., & Jenkins, A., Volume 40, Issue 5, Pages 16-22, May, 2008 View Abstract
"Books that Portray Characters with Disabilities: A Top 25 List of Children and Young Adults", TEACHING Exceptional Children, PRATER, M. A. & Dyches, T. D., Volume 40, Issue 4, Pages 32-38, March, 2008 View Abstract
"Special Education Attrition in the State of Utah: Rural vs. Urban School Districts", Rural Special Education Quarterly (printed in 2008, with a 2007 publication date), PRATER, M. A., Harris, T. J., & Fischer, L., Volume 26, Issue 3, Pages 25-31, 2008 View Abstract
"Teaching about Disabilities Through Children's Literature", PRATER, M. A. & Dyches, T. D., Libraries Unlimited, Westport, CT, February, 2008
"What We Know About the Attrition of Utah Special Educators.", The Utah Special Educator, PRATER, M. A., Harris, T. J., Dickison, L., & Harris, S. F., Volume 27, Issue 5, Pages 24-25, 2007
"Language and Cultural Differences: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Students", The Utah Special Educator, Graham, R., Lovejoy, B., PRATER, M. A., & Fujiki, M., Volume 28, Issue 2, Pages 73-74, November, 2007 View Abstract
"Meeting the Needs of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students", The Utah Special Educator, PRATER, M.A., Fujiki, M., Graham, R., & Lovejoy, B., Pages 22-23, September, 2007 View Abstract
"Instructor's Manual: Teaching Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities", Carter, N., & PRATER, M. A., Allyn & Bacon, Boston, January, 2007
"Teaching Strategies for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities", PRATER, M. A., Allyn & Bacon, Boston, January, 2007 View Abstract
"Accessing general education: Adaptations and accommodations for students with mild/moderate disabilities", Carter, N., PRATER, M. A., Lovejoy, B., & Dyches, T. T., David O. McKay School of Education, October, 2006
"Using children's books as bibliotherapy for at risk students: A guide for teachers", Preventing School Failure, PRATER, M. A., Johnstun, M. L., Dyches, T. T., & Johnstun, M. R., Volume 50, Issue 4, Pages 5-13, August, 2006 View Abstract
"Classroom use of children and adolescent literature that portrays homelessness", Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, Johnstun, M. L., PRATER, M. A., & Dyches, T. T., October, 2006 View Abstract
"Caldecott books and their portrayal of disabilities", TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, Dyches, T. T., PRATER, M. A., & Jensen, J., Volume 2, Issue 5, July, 2006 View Abstract
"HIV/AIDS, sexuality and disability", Core knowledge for preventing HIV/AIDS: A teacher educator's handbook, W. J. Blanchett, & M. A. PRATER, American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, Washington DC, C. A. Grant & L. M. Summerfield, January, 2006
"Teaching students about learning disabilities through children's literature", Intervention in School and Clinic, M. A. PRATER, T. T. Dyches, M. Johnstun, Volume 42, Issue 1, Pages 14-24, September, 2006 View Abstract
"Characterization of Developmental Disabilities in Children's Fiction", Education and Training in Developmental Disabilities, Tina Taylor Dyches & MARY ANNE PRATER, Volume 40, Issue 3, Pages 202-216, September, 2005 View Abstract
"From Spaceman to The ADDed Touch: Using Juvenile Literature to Teach about Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder", TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, PRATER, M. A., Johnstun, M., & Munk, J., Volume 1, Issue 4, April, 2005 View Abstract
"Ethnically Diverse Rural Special Educators Who Are Highly Qualified: Does NCLB MakeThis Impossible?", Rural Special Education Quarterly, PRATER, M. A., Volume 24, Issue 24, Pages 23-26, 2005 View Abstract
"Fieldwork requirements in special education: A national study", Teacher Education and Special Education, M. A. PRATER, T. W. Sileo, Volume 27, Pages 251-263, 2004 View Abstract
"Reading comprehension and fluency: Examining the effects of tutoring and self-modeling on first-grade students with reading difficulties", Learning Disability Quarterly, Caryl H. Hitchcock, MARY ANNE PRATER, Peter W. Dowrick, Volume 27, Pages 1-15, April, 2004 View Abstract
"S/he will succeed: Meeting the needs of all students in the general education classroom", TEACHING Exceptional Children, M. A. PRATER, Volume 35, Issue 5, Pages 58-64, 2003 View Abstract
"Learning disabilities in children's and adolescent literature: How are characters portrayed?", Learning Disability Quarterly, M. A. PRATER, Volume 26, Pages 47-62, 2003 View Abstract
"Video self modeling interventions in educational settings: A review", Remedial and Special Education, C. Hitchcock, P. Dowrick, M. A. PRATER, Volume 24, Pages 36-45, 2003 View Abstract
"HIV/AIDS prevention: Culturally sensitive and responsive strategies for Asian Pacific Islander American adolescents and young adults.", Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education for Adolescents and Children, T.W. Sileo, M. A. PRATER, B. Pateman, N.M. Sileo, Volume 5, Pages 61-85, 2002 View Abstract
"School/university partnerships in special education field experiences: A national descriptive study.", Remedial and Special Education, M. A. PRATER, T.W. Sileo, Volume 23, Pages 325-335, 2002 View Abstract
"Introduction to the special issue: Partnerships in special education preparation", Remedial and Special Education, M. A. PRATER, Volume 23, Pages 323-324, 2002
"Multicultural considerations for HIV/AIDS prevention education: An Asian Pacific Islander American perspective", Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education for Adolescents and Children, T.W. Sileo, M. A. PRATER, B. Pateman, N.M. Sileo, Volume 4, Issue 4, Pages 23-41, 2001
"Juvenile literature that addresses HIV/AIDS: Ideas and precautions for the classroom.", TEACHING Exceptional Children, M. A. PRATER, N. M. Sileo, Volume 33, Issue 6, Pages 34-45, 2001
"Mental retardation and autism in children's books.", Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, T. Dyches, M. A. PRATER, S. Cramer, Volume 36, Issue 230-243, 2001
"Teacher education reforms and restructuring", T. W. Sileo, & M. A. PRATER, Edition 1, Gallaudett University Press, Washington DC, K. Mazurek & M. Winzer, 2000
"Preparing educators and related school personnel to work with at-risk students.", Teacher Education and Special Education, M. A. Prater, T. W. Sileo, R. S. Black, Volume 23, Pages 51-64, 2000
"Using juvenile literature that portrays characters with disabilities in your classroom.", Intervention in School and Clinic, M. A. PRATER, Volume 35, Pages 167-176, 2000
"Learning journals: Self-reflection and university student's changing perspectives.", Action in Teacher Education, R.S. Black, T.W. Sileo, M. A. PRATER, Volume 21, Issue 4, Pages 72-90, 2000
"Developmental disabilities in children's literature: Issues and annotated bibliography", T, Dyches & M. A. Prater, Council for Exceptional Children, Reston, VA, 2000
"Teaching diverse students with disabilities: An Asian Pacific Perspective. Overcoming great barriers: Meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities", Proceedings from the International Association of Special Education Conference, T.W. Sileo, M. A. PRATER, A. Sileo, 1999
"The effects of self-monitoring of academic performance on students with learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD.", Education and Treatment of Children, S.M. Shimabukuro, M. A. PRATER, A. Jenkins, P. Edelen-Smith, Volume 22, Pages 397-414, 1999
"Preparing for increased diversity in our schools: One university's retention, recruitment, and curricular plan.", Proceedings from the Seventh Annual Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Conference on Lead, M. A. PRATER & T.W. Sileo, Pages 97-102, 1999
"Impact of peer teaching on the acquisition of social skills by adolescents with learning disabilities.", Education and Treatment of Children, M. A. PRATER, L.A. Serna, K.K. Nakamura, Volume 22, Pages 1-17, 1999
"Characterization of mental retardation in children and young adult literature.", Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, M. A. PRATER, Volume 34, Pages 418-431, 1999
"What teachers and parents should know about Ritalin", TEACHING Exceptional Children, C. Pancheri & M. A. PRATER, Volume 31, Issue 3, Pages 20-26, 1999
"Promoting generalized social interactions using sociodramatic scripts in an integrated preschool setting: A single-case study.", Behavior Modification, S. Gronna, L.A. Serna, C.H. Kennedy, M. A. PRATER, Volume 23, Pages 419-440, 1999

Experience

Teaching

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, Department of Special Education, University of Hawaii, 1990-2001
Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 1987-1990

Professional

Professor/Chair, Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, Brigham Young University, 2003
Department Chair, Department of Special Education, University of Hawaii, 1999-2001
Interim Associate Dean, College of Education, University of Hawaii, 1998-1999
Department Chair, Department of Special Education, University of Hawaii, 1995-1997

Awards

Recognition, Marquis Who's Who in America (62nd ed.), 2008
Recognition, Marquis Who's Who in America (61st ed.), 2007
Recognition, Marquis Who's Who in American Women (26th ed.), 2007
Recognition, Who's Who Among America's Teachers, 2007
Grant, Utah Special Education Teacher Attrition Study, Utah State Office of Education, 2007
Grant, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 2007
Grant, Partnership Special Education Preparation Program, Utah State Office of Education, 2007
David O. McKay Fellowship, Brigham Young University, 2006
Recognition, Marquis Who's Who in American Education (7th edition), 2006
Scholarship Award, Faculty Women's Association, Brigham Young University, 2006
Grant, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 2006
Grant, Utah Special Education Teacher Attrition Study, Utah State Office of Education, 2006
Grant, Partnership Special Education Preparation Program, Utah State Office of Education, 2006
Grant, Utah Special Education Teacher Attrition Study, Utah State Office of Education, 2005
Grant, Partnership Special Education Preparation Program, Utah State Office of Education, 2005
Grant, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 2005
Grant, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 2004
Grant, Mentoring Environments, Brigham Young University, 2003
Grant, Partnership Special Education Preparation Program, Utah State Department of Education, 2002
Distinguished Paper Award, Hawaii Education Research Association, 2001
Grant, Utah State Department of Education, 2001
Special Recognition Award, The Division on Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 2000
Grant, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 2000
Grant, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, 2000
Grant, University of Hawaii, 2000