ERIC Number: ED586320
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Publication Date: 2018-Jul-2
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What Special Education Teachers Need to Know about the Self-Determination Skills to Assist Students with Disabilities?
Al-Sharif, Sarah
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"Self-Determination" concept is based on the simple assumption that human beings ought to be in a position to intrinsically influence their life outcomes. The concept as well avails people with the right to control positive life outcomes by managing the Decisions and Choices they make. Typically, the concept revolves around the approach of positive achievements through good Decisions and Choices. It is as well defined as a skill based on knowledge and belief aimed at enhancing a quality of life achievements, success, and goals actualization. "Self-Determination" has been established a practical life skill vital to all age groups irrespective of physical, mental, or social status. Self-Determination works a single system with various sub-elements influencing its overall contribution towards goal achievement. The approach's subsystem alignment acts and contributes unitary towards achieving desirable outcome depending on the expectations of the involved parties. "Self-Determination" is significantly important to all people, irrespective of age, profession, or status However, its importance among children with disabilities tends to have more impact as compared to other social groups. In this paper I will discuss the seven components of "Self-Determination", and the importance off these components for students with disabilities.
Descriptors: Special Education, Special Education Teachers, Self Determination, Skill Development, Disabilities, Daily Living Skills, Decision Making Skills, Goal Orientation, Intervention, Children, Family Role, Learning Strategies, Self Advocacy, Self Management, Self Concept, Reflection, Teaching Methods, Access to Education
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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