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ERIC Number: EJ579490
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0014-4029
A National Perspective of Competencies for Teachers of Individuals with Physical and Health Disabilities.
Heller, Kathryn Wolff; Fredrick, Laura D.; Dykes, Mary Kay; Best, Sherwood; Cohen, Elisabeth Tucker
Exceptional Children, v65 n2 p219-34 Win 1999
A national study involving 59 teachers instructing students with physical and health disabilities, 26 universities, 36 local school system directors, and 29 state departments of education, found over 40% of the teachers did not feel well trained in half of the competencies. Concerns regarding the effects of generic teacher certification are discussed. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Physical Disabilities, Special Health Problems, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Certification, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Education
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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