Self-Determination in Teacher Education: A Model To Facilitate Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities.

Thoma, Colleen A.; Baker, Steven R.; Saddler, Sterling J.

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ERIC Number: EJ645028

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Publication Date: 2002

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Self-Determination in Teacher Education: A Model To Facilitate Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities.

Thoma, Colleen A.; Baker, Steven R.; Saddler, Sterling J.

Remedial and Special Education, v23 n2 p82-89 Mar-Apr 2002

This article reports on a survey of 41 special education faculty that found that few included instruction on self-determination in their courses. It then describes a course that was developed on transition planning to ensure that special educators obtain the skills necessary to support the development of self-determination skills. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Career Development, Curriculum Design, Disabilities, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Postsecondary Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Self Determination, Student Empowerment, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Education Programs, Transitional Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Special Issue: The Impact of Self-Determination Curricula.