Reviews terms for "educateur" used in various countries; lists settings and duties performed. Describes evolution of the profession to satisfy different perceptions and needs in different countries. Addresses professional preparation and new teaching approaches and settings. Author perceives future educateur role as mediator/mentor…

Analysis of how practicing teachers of the deaf characterized their job led to identification of 12 roles. Tables show desired teacher characteristics and responsibilities for each role. Roles include advocacy, knowledge, assertiveness, resource expertise, assessment, modification, speech assessment/intervention, audition assessment/intervention,…

The perceptions of 14 teachers from 14 different public schools about their changing roles and responsibilities as they moved into inclusive settings with students with severe disabilities were explored. Their experiences of cultural dissonance as they left the segregated culture of special education and attempted to assimilate themselves into…

Special education teachers are finding themselves in increasingly complex and demanding contexts of practice. Many are considering leaving the field or have already done so. These conditions suggest a decline in the appeal of professional practice as a special education teacher, with potentially deleterious short- and long-term effects on the…

Although a great deal of the recent professional literature in the field of learning disabilities has been devoted to the topic of inclusion, relatively little is known about special education teachers' experiences and how inclusion impacts their professional lives and the lives of students in unanticipated ways. To investigate these issues, we…

Special education teachers were surveyed to determine the social and emotional goals they had for their students with identified disabilities who were educated in the general education classroom for at least 80% of the school day. Seventy special educators reported on the assessment techniques they used to identify students' social and emotional…

This study investigated differences between teachers' and teacher aides' perceptions of their relationship along the dimensions of authoritative/democratic supervision style, ownership of classroom outcomes, role dynamics of the relationship, and the perceived adequacy of the other participant. Results were obtained through administrations of four…

The special education classroom teacher can make important contributions toward changing the American educational system to accommodate the needs of multicultural children. (LC)

Teachers of the visually impaired have a counseling role in helping students develop healthy self concepts. Teachers need to understand each of the phases of the adjustment process in response to either social stigma or vision loss. Among characteristics of the teacher-counselor are good interpersonal skills and realistic expectations. (Author/DB)

The article describes the collaborative process as defined in the special education literature and specific collaborative functions of the teacher of visually handicapped students (such as providing information, obtaining materials, acting as advocate). Finally it provides recommendations for effective consultation in the field. (Author/DB)

Support teaching for children with special needs in regular classrooms in Great Britain is discussed. Focus is on a definition of classroom support, tutorial support, an example of in-class support, influencing factors for effective classroom support, and the role of the support teacher. (DB)

The study illustrates how one group of teachers is adapting to a new role moving from a traditional remedial approach for special needs students based on withdrawal teaching toward a system providing more support for teachers in ordinary classes through advice and consultancy. The author explores how these teachers define their role. (Author/CH)

Based on a study of the differences between the way regular and special education teachers handle classroom transitions, this discussion suggests seven steps special education teachers should take to aid students in classroom transitions. A list of 24 different transition cues is included. (JC)

Offered are suggestions concerning the preparation of secondary school teachers of the mentally retarded. (KW)