ERIC Number: EJ1045514
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014-Dec
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-2165-1434
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Identifying Transition Teacher Competencies through Literature Review and Surveys of Experts and Practitioners
Morgan, Robert L.; Callow-Heusser, Catherine A.; Horrocks, Erin L.; Hoffmann, Audrey N.; Kupferman, Scott
Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, v37 n3 p149-160 Dec 2014
We first conducted a synthesis of literature to identify essential transition teacher competencies to guide curriculum development for a personnel preparation program. The synthesis yielded a list of 67 competencies needed by transition teachers. Using the 67 competencies, we next created an electronic survey in which respondents were asked to rate importance of transition teacher competencies. The survey was administered to two groups: national experts and transition practitioners. Expert respondents were 52 individuals. Practitioner respondents were 231 teachers, specialists, or coordinators from five states. Results indicated substantial similarities in ratings across all respondents irrespective of sample membership or service to transition-age individuals with mild/moderate or severe disabilities. Findings are discussed in regard to personnel preparation and targeted knowledge and skills.
Descriptors: Teacher Competencies, Special Education Teachers, Curriculum Development, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Attitudes, Online Surveys, Teacher Surveys, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Transitional Programs, Rating Scales, Expertise, Mild Disabilities, Severe Disabilities
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Language: English
Sponsor: Office of Special Education Programs (ED/OSERS)
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Identifiers - Location: Florida; Kansas; Minnesota; Oregon; Wisconsin
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