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Publication Date: 2009-May
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Front and Center: Contradicting Isolation by Supporting Leadership and Service by Students with Disabilities
Smith, Robin M.
TEACHING Exceptional Children Plus, v5 n5 Article 4 May 2009
When students with disabilities are isolated socially and physically, their self-confidence and engagement may be low. Encouraging leadership and service in students who are often overlooked for these roles enhances peer relations, engagement, and self-confidence. Principles and strategies for fostering leadership and service are described. (Contains 2 figures.)
Descriptors: Student Leadership, Service Learning, Students, Disabilities, Inclusion, Peer Relationship, Learner Engagement, Self Esteem, Social Isolation, Quality of Life, Communication Strategies, Student Interests, Problems, Opportunities
Council for Exceptional Children. 1110 North Glebe Road Suite 300, Arlington, VA 22201. Tel: 888-232-7733; Fax: 703-264-9494; e-mail: cecpubs@cec.sped.org; Web site: http://escholarship.bc.edu/education/tecplus
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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