ERIC Number: ED605100
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2020-Feb
Pages: 19
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Preparing Teachers to Educate Students with Learning Disabilities
Gottfried, Michael A.; Kirksey, J. Jacob
Policy Analysis for California Education, PACE
Students with learning disabilities are spending more time in general education classrooms than at any point in history, yet there remain concerns whether general education teachers are receiving adequate preparation to support these students. Considering the rapid adoption of new accountability measures of teacher preparation programs (TPPs), including teaching performance assessments (e.g. edTPA), there is little understanding of what components of teacher preparation relate to teachers' perceptions of readiness to educate students with learning disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Drawing on findings from two studies that examined survey responses from graduating preservice teachers in the University of California's TPPs, we outline which components of preservice preparation associated with perceived readiness to educate students with learning disabilities. We discuss recommendations for policymakers and teacher educators. [The California Teacher Education Research and Improvement Network supported both studies detailed in this report.]
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Inclusion, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Education Programs, Teaching Skills, Preservice Teacher Education, Readiness, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Program Effectiveness, Courses, Field Experience Programs, Teacher Certification, Licensing Examinations (Professions), Student Characteristics, Team Teaching, Teacher Collaboration, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Individualized Education Programs, Teaching Methods, Elementary Secondary Education
Policy Analysis for California Education, PACE. 520 Galvez Mall, CERAS Room 401, Stanford, CA 94305-3001. Tel: 650-724-2832; Fax: 510-642-9148; e-mail: info@edpolicyinca.org; Web site: http://www.edpolicyinca.org
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: Stanford University, Policy Analysis for California Education (PACE)
Identifiers - Location: California
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