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Fidan, Tuncer, Ed. – IGI Global, 2019
Over the years, careers have transformed to be flexible and changing rather than stable, life-long commitments to an organization. As such, making work meaningful, controlling the work environment, and taking the opportunity to get required training for the next job are as important as the financial advantages. Educators' careers cannot be…
Descriptors: Career Education, Career Change, Career Choice, Professional Identity
Peer reviewed
Agran, Martin; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1989
Exceptional students need to learn self-directed behavior and self-management procedures, in order to enhance their adaptability and problem-solving skills in work environments. An instructional model to teach adaptability skills focuses on decision-making, independent performance, self-evaluation, and autonomy. Several procedures to promote…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Adjustment (to Environment), Disabilities, Job Performance
Rush, Dathan D.; Shelden, M'Lisa L. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2011
Evidence-based and highly effective, "coaching" helps early childhood practitioners support other professionals and families as they enhance existing knowledge, develop new skills, and promote healthy development of young children. This hands-on guide shows professionals how to conduct skillful coaching in any setting--home, school, or community.…
Descriptors: Evidence, Early Childhood Education, Young Children, Coaching (Performance)
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Spiegel, Dixie Lee – Reading Teacher, 1990
Discusses the importance of the adaptability and flexibility of instructional resource materials. Highlights one quality resource for young readers, "Bookshelf, Stage 1," and another for intermediate level students, "Reading beyond the Basal Plus." (MG)
Descriptors: Educational Resources, Elementary Education, Instructional Materials, Literacy Education
Eldredge, Bruce; Delp, Kenneth – Media and Methods, 1981
Discusses the diagnostic function and adaptability factor of computer-assisted instruction, computer-managed instruction, computer games, and computer simulations. (FL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Computers, Educational Diagnosis
Peoples Housing, Inc., Topanga, CA. – 1979
Specifications for making adaptable dwelling units, minimally accessible designs which can later be inexpensively remodeled for the disabled, are presented. Advantages to providing many adaptable units rather than a few accessible ones are outlined, including eliminating the marketing problem, providing a disabled person with a wider choice of…
Descriptors: Architectural Barriers, Building Design, Design Requirements, Housing
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Santos, Rosa Milagros; Fowler, Susan A.; Corso, Robert M.; Bruns, Deborah A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2000
This article discusses ways service providers can enhance their working relationships with families of children with special needs. It offers practical guidelines to service providers when selecting materials they plan to use and share with children and their families, such as curriculum packages, information packets, brochures, CD-ROMS,…
Descriptors: Cultural Awareness, Cultural Differences, Delivery Systems, Disabilities
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Saxl, Ellen R. – Journal of Staff Development, 1982
This article describes a three-year program for training elementary and secondary school teachers to become staff development specialists, conducted by the New York City Teacher Centers Consortium. The program's history is traced, selected training activities are described, and conclusions about the program's adaptability elsewhere are drawn. (PP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Teachers, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Inservice Teacher Education
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Spiegel, Dixie Lee – Reading Teacher, 1989
Describes six criteria for evaluating materials that will be addressed in forthcoming columns: content validity, transfer potential, adaptability/flexibility, amount of reinforcement, quality of directions and instructional language, and bias. Uses this criteria to evaluate "First-Start Read-Along Program 5," a reading series for primary students.…
Descriptors: Beginning Reading, Elementary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Material Evaluation
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Rusch, Frank R.; Hughes, Carolyn – Mental Retardation, 1988
Four strategies employment specialists can use to promote the independent performance of disabled workers in supported employment settings are described: (1) evaluating employee independence on the job, (2) teaching employee adaptability, (3) facilitating assistance by coworkers, and (4) transferring control of employee independence to…
Descriptors: Adults, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Intervention
Henke, Cliff – Exceptional Parent, 1990
This article presents tips for parents shopping for wheelchairs for children with special mobility needs. Manual versus power chairs, dimensions, maneuverability, weight, transportability, durability, adaptability, maximum/minimum speeds, battery life (for power chairs), climbing angle, and other features are discussed. Factors to consider in…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Electromechanical Aids, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Standards
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Walker-Dalhouse, Doris; Dalhouse, A. Derick – Young Children, 2001
Examines the nature of the relationship between educators and parents of children in public schools, focusing on minority families. Discusses the need for flexibility and adaptability, the value of informal assessment, effective joint parent-teacher problem solving, and family differences and support. Provides options for improving communication…
Descriptors: Blacks, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Interpersonal Communication
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Hughes, Carolyn; And Others – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1989
The article describes a process for use in high-school transition programs to promote student independence within the context of vocational training. Strategies described include: evaluating student independence in community-based settings, teaching student adaptability, and transferring control of student independence to work-related stimuli. A…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Job Skills
Agran, Martin; And Others – Diagnostique, 1987
The article argues that it is necessary to identify and teach mentally retarded students the work behavior that is essential for successful employment. To ensure success, students must have vocational and social skills as well as adaptability skills which help them assess a problem, set a course of action, and modify their activities. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Basic Skills, Behavior Patterns, Employment Potential
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Paramskas, D.M. – CALICO Journal, 1983
Presents essential principles to consider when designing free-form remedial/tutorial program courseware for second language learning. They include: (1) adaptability, in terms of instruction requirements and user population needs; (2) user-friendliness, to reduce machine-induced fears; (3) sophistication in error analysis; and (4) flexibility, to…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creative Activities, Error Analysis (Language), French