SPE 550- chapter 2

what is involved in determining instructional and curricular needs in the area of self-determination?

combo of standardized and informal assessments

what can teachers do to help students with disabilities learn the skills to advocate on their own behalf?

ensure opportunities for students to practice and learn self-advocacy skills within the context of the educational planning process

what are strategies to include self-determination in general education curriculum?

goal setting and attainment; problem solving; choice making; decision making; self-regulation; student-directed learning

these are examples of: situational or observational learning style; curriculum-based assessment; observational reports

informal assessments

self-knowledge is acquired by...

interacting with one's environment

what is a frequent misinterpretation of self-determination?

it means "doing it yourself"

what are arc's and air self-determination scale?

norm-referenced measures

what are the historical roots of self-determination for people with disabilities?

normalization; independent living; disability rights; and self-advocacy movements

how do perceptions of efficacy impact self-determination?

people who have positive perceptions of their efficacy believe they can perform the behavior required to achieve a desired outcome

what strategies are commonly used to teach students with disabilities how to manage their own behavior or direct learning?

picture cues and antecedent regulation strategies, self-instruction, self-monitoring, self-evaluation, and self-reinforcement

what does it mean to "empower" a person with a disability?

provide opportunities and supports that promote and enhance the self-determination of students with diabilities

people who know how to choose what they want and how to get it

self determination

compare performance with desired goal

self-evaluation

provide verbal cues prior to task execution

self-instruction

observe whether behavior meets existing criteria

self-monitoring

administer consequences to self

self-reinforcement

for transition, what are things we should look at?

strengths; interests; preferences

what are some examples of student involvement in education planning, decision making, and instruction?

students generating their own IEP goals and objectives, tracking their progress on self-selected goals or objectives, and running their own IEP meeting

what is the role of educators in promoting self-determination?

teaching students the knowledge and skills they need to become causal agents in their lives

what law reflects language that requires students with disabilities to be involved with and show progress in the general cirriculum?

the individuals with diabilities education act (IDEA)

what are the elements of the self-determined learning model instruction?

the process of self-regulated problem solving and research on student-directed learning

if you are a teacher do not _____________ your student

underestimate

what do students must possess to become more self-realizing?

a reasonably accurate understanding of their strengths, abilities, unique learning and support needs, and limitations

what are the characteristics of a self-determined person?

acts autonomously, self-regulates, initiates and responds in an empowered way, acts in a self-realizing way, makes choices and decisions regarding quality of life

what is an example of a multistage model?

beyond high school

making or causing things to happen in life

causal agency