Self-Determination - Instructional and Assessment Strategies - Sharon Field - Paperback Bog - SAGE Publications Inc - 2007 - Engelsk - Booktok.dk

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"There is not available a more comprehensive book in the area of self-determination." —Melinda Pierson, Department of Special EducationCalifornia State University, Fullerton "Unique because it provides direction for teaching and supporting self-determined behavior across all age groups and also within the general education classroom and curricula." —Marianne Mooney, Senior Research AssociateTransCen, Inc., Post-Secondary Learning and Careers Give students with disabilities powerful tools for success in school and in life! Michael Wehmeyer and Sharon Field present research-proven instructional strategies that empower special needs students at all grade levels to make their own decisions. Self-Determination offers detailed and current practitioner-oriented approaches in combination with extensive teacher reproducibles—all within the context of inclusion, standards-based reform, and access to the general curriculum. Linked to the IDEA requirement for individualized transition plans, this user-friendly resource assists practitioners in teaching the skills necessary for making decisions about employment, job skills, further schooling, and independent living. Educators will discover how to: - Encourage students to become their own advocates by practicing assertive behavior - Use needs-assessment techniques to determine the level of instruction required for each student - Teach effective choice making, problem solving, and goal setting - Support both families and fellow educators in their efforts to teach self-determination skills Special education teachers, general educators, and administrators will find this handbook an invaluable guide for helping students establish their own goals and plan for a strong and healthy future!