Module 3 Strand I2
Module 1 Module 2 Overview Map Caucus Home
Module 3 Strand I2
Issues in the Field
Modular Readings: Chapter 14, Bender text, pages - 372-387
Major Presentation(s) - Caucus Conference
FUTURE OF THE FIELD-LEARNING DISABILITIES?
Field began as result of political considerations
Current political situations may impact significantly
1) budget concerns, e.g. locally, provincially
2) REI
3) move toward inclusion
4) psychoneurological assessment
5) metacognitive instruction
6) multiple intelligences theory
REFLECT ON: What changes could each of these factors bring into the field?
SUBTYPING RESEARCH-HOPE FOR THE FUTURE?
1) researchers have begun to identify smaller, more homogenous groups within LD populations
2) should enable researchers to recommend particular types of educational interventions for various types of LD
TEACHER BURNOUT-HOW CAN WE REDUCE/ELIMINATE IT?
1) occurs among less experienced teachers-less efficient in meeting demands of job
2) can be related to use of outdated instructional ideas
3) can be related to lack of professionalism
4) combat by setting professional goals for each year
5) some school districts require a professional plan (PIP-professional improvement package or PGP-professional growth plan)
PIP-WHAT ACTIVITIES SHOULD IT INCLUDE?
1) intended to specify a teacher’s goal in professional development for the year
2) reading research
3) applying research
4) conducting classes
5) changing teaching responsibilities
QUESTIONS, THOUGHTS, POINTS TO
PONDER
Reflect on the Teacher Competencies outlined in INTEREST BOX 14.1, p.379.
In 1995 the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)presented international standards for the preparation and certification of special education teachers. The document which is available through CEC is called "WHAT EVERY SPECIAL EDUCATOR MUST KNOW", 3rd Edition. This is an excellent starting point.
CEC is currently challenging us to
become Professionally Recognized Special Educators. The PRSE certificate is a recognition
by CEC that the recipient has met CEC s professional education and experience requirements
and is committed to practice within the Code of Ethics and Standards for Professional
Practice of the special education profession. For more information about the PRSE
certificate:
E-mail 
Web Resource Links 
CEC-PRSE
NOTE: You do not have to comment or respond to each of the above. However, if you feel strongly in favour of or opposed to any of the above, please respond or probe our thinking in Caucus as M3SI2.
Comment on the Major Presentations around the topical ideas of this strand in Caucus at the CRITIC’S CORNER.
M3
Assignments