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Publication Date: 2010
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A Model of Practice in Special Education: Dynamic Ecological Analysis
Hannant, Barbara; Lim, Eng Leong; McAllum, Ruth
Kairaranga, v11 n2 p28-32 2010
Dynamic Ecological Analysis (DEA) is a model of practice which increases a teams' efficacy by enabling the development of more effective interventions through collaboration and collective reflection. This process has proved to be useful in: a) clarifying thinking and problem-solving, b) transferring knowledge and thinking to significant parties, and c) encouraging critical self-reflective practice and growth within a team of practitioners in the field of special education. Key factors influencing the viability of this process in a team are the diversity of the team, group dynamics and the role of the facilitator/presenter. Through transformative learning, DEA enables practitioners to continually enhance the standard of practice which in turn leads to improved outcomes for learners. (Contains 1 diagram.)
Descriptors: Transformative Learning, Disabilities, Group Dynamics, Reflective Teaching, Theory Practice Relationship, Educational Practices, Models, Performance Factors, Problem Solving, Technology Transfer, Accessibility (for Disabled), Teacher Collaboration, Professional Development, Foreign Countries, Special Education Teachers
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Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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