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Minnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Inst. on Community Integration. – 1994
Two brief papers provide reasons to support self-determination for students with disabilities, with one paper written from the perspective of educators and one written from the parents' perspective. Each paper discusses 11 benefits of self-determination, including: (1) personal control, (2) motivation, (3) prosocial behaviors, (4) self-awareness,…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Motivation
Bremer, Christine D.; Kachgal, Mera; Schoeller, Mera – 2003
This brief report applies research on self-determination to suggestions for helping students with disabilities make a successful transition from school to adult life. First, it defines the concept of self-determination and considers how self-determination is learned. It summarizes research supporting the view that self-determination in high school…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Education Work Relationship, High Schools, Individualized Education Programs