Preparing General Education Teachers for Inclusive Classrooms: Assessing the Process.

Lombardi, Thomas P.; Hunka, Nicole J.

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Publication Date: 2001

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Preparing General Education Teachers for Inclusive Classrooms: Assessing the Process.

Lombardi, Thomas P.; Hunka, Nicole J.

Teacher Education and Special Education, v24 n3 p183-97 Sum 2001

West Virginia University's five-year preservice teacher education program prepares general education teachers for students with special needs. Using a strand approach, special education learning outcomes and competencies have been incorporated into core education courses. A survey of 72 program participants and 11 faculty members indicates satisfaction with the program. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inclusive Schools, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Participant Satisfaction, Preservice Teacher Education, Teacher Competencies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Evaluative

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