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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Hadadian, Azar; Koch, Kourtland; Merbler, John – International Journal of Special Education, 2012
This article provides professional perspective of a teacher-training model which relies heavily on an intensive, culturally immersive field experience for the teacher of the Deaf and hard of hearing. Survey results were based upon 21 past participants concerning their perceptions during their one-year internship experience at Indiana School for…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Cultural Awareness, Deafness, Partial Hearing
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Chiang, Linda H.; Hadadian, Azar – International Journal of Special Education, 2010
In China, the national strategy for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) is coherent with the national policy and the needs of children's families. This policy has raised the public awareness of the value of early childhood education (ECE). However, there is a gap in services for children with disabilities. Based on the available sources,…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Disabilities, Disability Identification
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Hadadian, Azar; Chiang, Linda – International Journal of Special Education, 2007
The role of general education teachers is becoming critical for students with special needs. The purpose of this study was to obtain the perceptions of preservice teachers in order to prepare them for inclusive classrooms. Participants included graduate and undergraduate students (n = 248) from two different universities. Results found experiences…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Preservice Teachers, General Education, Disabilities
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Chiang, Linda H.; Hadadian, Azar – International Journal of Special Education, 2007
Cultural characteristics impact on parents' attitudes and perceptions toward children with disabilities. Therefore the unique family background could create a challenge for service providers. Professional who works with children with disabilities need information from families in order to provide effective intervention (Parette, Summer 2004). The…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Chinese Americans, Asians, Cultural Influences