The teacher consultant's role in working with regular classroom teachers of students with mild to moderate learning or behavior problems is examined. The three-party interaction network in consultation is discussed along with five models of consultation: the expert model, the medical model, the mental health model, the collaboration model, and the…

The author focuses on the role of the teacher of the handicapped in the Federal Republic of Germany. Outlined are the main tasks of the special education teacher, the types of academic training in special education, the course and content of studies in special education, and educational trends in German special education. (SBH)

The learning resource teacher serves in a variety of modes (including assessment, intensive individual instruction with specific learning disability students, and provision of advice and/or materials to teachers). The role of the learning resource teacher is much broader than that of the remedial specialist in that she is a catalyst in the…

Reported were analyses of 71 tri-county Michigan contracts with teachers formulated as a result of collective bargaining, and of the impact of the collective bargaining process on special education. Findings concerned identification, referral of students for special services, preparation for substitute teacher, implementation of programs and…

The teacher of gifted students (G/T teacher) can use Invitational Theory to improve relations with regular classroom teachers. Through introspection, planned strategies, and practice, the G/T teacher can develop qualities and characteristics to promote a congenial professional atmosphere. (MM)

Twenty principals, 45 special, and 45 regular education teachers were surveyed on their understanding of role assignments for 49 professional tasks. Results revealed a considerable amount of role ambiguity, with the greatest level in the area of educational administrative responsibilities. There also was confusion over the role of appraisal…

Reflects on previous articles in the same journal that address the preparation of special education teachers. Discusses the benefits of the special education field looking outward at the larger system in which special education operates and then critically inward at the role of special education teachers. (CR)

Reflects on previous articles addressing special education teacher preparation in the same journal. It urges special education teachers to be teachers first and foremost, and discusses the need for special educators to be lifelong learners who constantly improve their skills and learn to work with other educators. (CR)

This review examines the research on teacher roles in resource room programs. It identifies and discusses four assumptions about resource teaching, in the areas of role definition and perception by education professionals and the efficacy of direct and indirect service programs. (Author/JDD)

A direct instruction model is applied to the teaching of library skills to students with mild/moderate handicaps. The model involves determining students' skill levels, setting objectives, providing instruction, and monitoring student progress. A team approach is recommended, involving the library media specialist and the special education…

The president of the Council for Exceptional Children urges special educators to become positive spokespeople in providing accurate information on education to policymakers at the local, state, and national levels. Every advocacy act is seen as making a difference. (DB)

This response to Gersten and Dimino (EC 606 357) claims a lack of clarity in their understanding of whole-language instruction and confusion of the approach with its implementation. The response stresses the need to empower special education teachers so that they are able to make decisions about teaching and not merely follow directions in…

Teachers working with parents of young children with learning difficulties must build relationships acknowledging parent expertise and form a cohesive approach to help the child learn. Individual education plans should reflect priorities and opinions of parents and specialists and recognize the value of nurturing interactions within families. (SK)

This article reviews aspects of the relationships among teaching, special education, and research. It is argued that educational research, and consequently policy making, has too often taken insufficient account of teachers' professional credibility and expertise. Teachers are encouraged to become more involved in research activities. (Contains…

This study examined strategies teachers reported using to support friendships among young children in inclusive early childhood classrooms. The teachers included 25 general early childhood educators from 9 child care centers and 20 early childhood special educators from 9 specialized programs. The Playmates and Friends Questionnaire for Teachers…