Self-Determination: What Do Special Educators Know and Where Do They Learn It?.

Thoma, Colleen A.; Nathanson, Rebecca; Baker, Steven R.; Tamura, Ronald

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ERIC Number: EJ652088

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Publication Date: 2002

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Self-Determination: What Do Special Educators Know and Where Do They Learn It?

Thoma, Colleen A.; Nathanson, Rebecca; Baker, Steven R.; Tamura, Ronald

Remedial and Special Education, v23 n4 p242-47 Jul-Aug 2002

A study involving 230 university special educators found they have heard of self-determination as a concept and believe it is important to teach the core skills that allow students with disabilities an opportunity to be self-determined. However, knowledge they received in undergraduate and graduate programs fell short of their needs. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Disabilities, Faculty Development, Higher Education, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Preservice Teacher Education, Self Determination, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Education Programs

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Note: Special Series: Special Education and School Reform.

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