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Peer reviewedScheuermann, Brenda; Webber, Jo; Boutot, E. Amanda; Goodwin, Marilyn – Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 2003
Discussion of personnel preparation in autism spectrum disorders considers areas of concern including the current teacher shortage and attrition among special education teachers, noncategorical versus categorical teacher training, lack of scope and depth of most autism training models, clashes in theoretical orientations, and interactions with…
Descriptors: Autism, Elementary Secondary Education, Needs Assessment, Preservice Teacher Education
Peer reviewedJordan, Rita; Powell, Stuart – British Journal of Special Education, 1995
This article discusses the British move towards a skills-based model in special education teacher education. Focusing on the special case of students with autism, the article offers a perspective which stresses the importance of theory, practice, specialized knowledge, and reflective teaching. (DB)
Descriptors: Autism, Competency Based Teacher Education, Disabilities, Educational Practices
