ERIC Number: EJ1140502
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017-Jun
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1744-6295
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Supporting Mentors Working with Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Higher Education
Giust, Amanda M.; Valle-Riestra, Diana M.
Journal of Intellectual Disabilities, v21 n2 p144-157 Jun 2017
Project Panther LIFE is an inclusive postsecondary transition program for students with intellectual disabilities providing university access and participation with the primary goal of employment at program completion. Students in the program receive support from their academic mentors and peer coaches during the academic year. This study examines the skills and activities mentors use during their weekly sessions with students with intellectual disabilities and identifies areas in which mentors may require further support or training. Data analysis revealed major themes related to inclusion, self-determination, and adaptive behavior skills. Upon review of the data, we suggest that mentors need ongoing support from transition programs especially in areas related to encouraging self-advocacy and supporting time management.
Descriptors: Transitional Programs, Intellectual Disability, Mentors, Peer Teaching, Coaching (Performance), Postsecondary Education, Access to Education, Job Skills, Skill Development, Inclusion, Self Determination, Behavior Modification, Program Effectiveness, Self Advocacy, Time Management, Job Training, Interpersonal Competence, Questionnaires, Student Attitudes, Likert Scales, Journal Writing, College Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Postsecondary Education; Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Florida
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