Mathematics for Special Education Teacher Trainees

1978 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 56-57
Author(s):  
Ellen J. Hofeldt ◽  
Larry L. Hofeldt
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Special Education ◽  
Elementary Teacher ◽  
Special Education Teacher ◽  
Education Majors ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
University Mathematics ◽  
Teacher Trainees ◽  
Teacher Trainee ◽  
Special Education Majors

College students and university mathematics professors frequently ask, “Do special education majors need detailed training in mathematics?” This article will assert and delineate the necessity of an all-encompassing background for special education teacher trainees. The special education teacher trainee certainly needs no less thorough training in any area than a regular elementary teacher trainee.

Developing a Theory of Program Vision as Professional Socialization in Special Education Teacher Preparation

2021 ◽  
pp. 088840642110589
Author(s):  
Hannah Morris Mathews
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Teacher Preparation ◽  
General Education ◽  
Special Educators ◽  
Professional Socialization ◽  
Special Education Teacher ◽  
Teacher Preparation Programs ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Education Teacher ◽  
Roles And Responsibilities

In general education, researchers find candidates’ pre-service experiences are a tool for socialization into the knowledge, norms, and values of the profession. An important aspect of this process is program vision—the collective understanding of teaching put forth by a preparation program. Yet, few investigations in special education examine program vision. Using interviews with candidates across six teacher preparation programs, the author generates theory to understand the role of vision in special education teacher candidates’ professional socialization and how experiences of program vision are associated with their conceptions of their future roles and responsibilities. Candidates’ conception of special educators’ roles reflected three characterizations consistent within, but distinct across programs: Direct Instructor, Supportive Differentiator, and General Responder. Each profile was associated with unique roles and responsibilities for special educators. Findings draw attention to the importance of examining vision as a tool for professional socialization in special education teacher preparation.

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