Self-Determination

by Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Field, Sharon L.

• ISBN13: 9781412925730
• ISBN10: 1412925738
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-01-05
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This teacher-friendly guide presents research-proven instructional techniques that empower students with disabilities to become their own advocates and use effective choice-making, problem-solving, and goal-setting skills.

Author Biography

Sharon L. Field is Professor (Research) and Codirector of the Center for Self-Determination and Transition in the College of Education at Wayne State University.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. x
About the Authors	p. xiii
Self-Determination: What Is It and Why Is It Important to Students With Disabilities?	p. 1
Self-Determination: What Is It?	p. 2
A Functional Model of Self-Determination	p. 2
A Five-Step Model of Self-Determination	p. 7
Self-Determination: Why Is It Important to Students With Disabilities?	p. 9
Impact of Promoting Component Elements of Self-Determined Behavior	p. 10
Impact of Promoting Self-Determination	p. 11
Self-Determination in the Era of Standards-Based Reform	p. 13
Promoting Self-Determination in the General Education Curriculum	p. 16
Self-Determination Content in General Education Standards	p. 16
Self-Determination and Curriculum Modifications	p. 16
Infusing Instruction Into the General Education Curriculum	p. 19
Planning	p. 20
Curriculum Content	p. 32
Educational Planning and Student Involvement	p. 37
IEP Planning, Access to the General Education Curriculum, and Self-Determination	p. 37
Supplementary Aids and Services	p. 39
Specially Designed Instruction	p. 42
Other Educational Needs	p. 42
Self-Advocacy and Student Involvement in Educational Planning	p. 42
Promoting Self-Advocacy	p. 42
Student Involvement in Educational Planning	p. 47
Schoolwide and Classroom Ecological Interventions	p. 57
Quality Indicators of Programmatic Efforts	p. 61
Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes for Self-Determination Are Addressed in the Curriculum, in Family Support Programs, and in Staff Development	p. 61
Students, Parents, and Staff Are Involved Participants in Individualized Educational Decision Making and Planning	p. 62
Students, Families, Faculty, and Staff Are Provided With Opportunities for Choice	p. 63
Students, Families, Faculty, and Staff Are Encouraged to Take Appropriate Risks	p. 63
Supportive Relationships Are Encouraged	p. 64
Accommodations and Supports for Individual Needs Are Provided	p. 65
Students, Families, and Staff Have the Opportunity to Express Themselves and Be Understood	p. 66
Consequences for Actions Are Predictable	p. 67
Self-Determination Is Modeled Throughout the School Environment	p. 68
Teacher-Directed Instructional Strategies	p. 71
Learning Process Strategies	p. 73
Modeling and Mentors	p. 73
Cooperative Learning Groups	p. 73
Coaching	p. 74
Behavioral Strategies	p. 75
Teaching Component Elements of Self-Determined Behavior	p. 76
Teaching Goal Setting and Attainment	p. 76
Teaching Problem Solving	p. 80
Teaching Decision Making	p. 80
Fostering Self-Awareness and Self-Knowledge	p. 82
Promoting Choice Making	p. 85
Attribution Retraining	p. 86
Curricular Materials	p. 87
Student-Directed Learning and Peer-Mediated Instructional Strategies	p. 89
Student-Directed Learning Strategies	p. 89
Antecedent Cue Regulation	p. 90
Self-Monitoring, Self-Evaluation, and Self-Reinforcement	p. 93
Self-Instruction	p. 100
Multiple Strategy Use	p. 102
The Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction	p. 102
Peer-Mediated Learning Strategies	p. 108
Assessing Student Needs and Evaluating Programs	p. 111
Assessing Instructional Needs in Self-Determination	p. 111
The Arc's Self-Determination Scale	p. 112
Self-Determination Assessment Battery	p. 114
The AIR Self-Determination Scale	p. 117
Program Evaluation	p. 117
Empowerment Evaluation	p. 118
Family Support for Self-Determination	p. 121
How Families Impact Student Self-Determination	p. 122
Strategies and Resources to Help Family Members Learn About Self-Determination	p. 127
Family Support for Self-Determination: Tips and Tools	p. 130
Sharing Stories About Self-Determination	p. 132
Making the Most of Teachable Moments	p. 132
Providing a Positive Role Model of Self-Determination	p. 135
Nurturing the Self-Determination of Teachers	p. 137
What Do Educators Need to Know to Be Self-Determined in Their Work?	p. 142
What Can Teachers Do to Build and Nurture Their Self-Determination?	p. 149
Self-Determination Quality Indicators Assessment Tool	p. 157
The Arc's Self-Determination Scale	p. 169
References	p. 179
Index	p. 189
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