Variables in Exceptionality. The Meaning of Exceptionality and the Nature and Scope of Special Education [electronic resource] / Jack W. Birch.
This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on the background and scope of special education. The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law 94-142 to Teacher Educa...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | This module (part of a series of 24 modules) is on the background and scope of special education. The genesis of these materials is in the 10 "clusters of capabilities," outlined in the paper, "A Common Body of Practice for Teachers: The Challenge of Public Law 94-142 to Teacher Education." These clusters form the proposed core of professional knowledge needed by teachers in the future. The module is to be used by teacher educators to reexamine and enhance their current practice in preparing classroom teachers to work competently and comfortably with children who have a wide range of individual needs. The module includes objectives, scales for assessing the degree to which the identified knowledge and practices are prevalent in an existing teacher education program, and self-assessment test items. Topics discussed in this module include exceptionality and special education, background and current status of special education, integration and labeling, the meaning of mainstreaming, perspectives on "handicap" and the teacher's role, and specific exceptional conditions. Bibliographic references and journal articles are included on avoidance of stereotyping in literature and effective mainstreaming in the schools. (JD) |
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| Item Description: | ERIC Document Number: ED249206. Sponsoring Agency: Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (ED), Washington, DC. Div. of Personnel Preparation. Contract Number: OEG007902045. ERIC Note: For other modules in this series, see ED 238 844 and SP 025 332-354. For the genesis of these modules, see ED 186 399. Reviewed by Barbara K. Given and James Raths. Educational level discussed: Higher Education. |
| Physical Description: | 101 p. |
| Audience: | Teachers. Practitioners. |