Suggestions for Maintaining Quality in Rehabilitation Teaching Services.

Jones, Lynda

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ERIC Number: EJ652175

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Suggestions for Maintaining Quality in Rehabilitation Teaching Services.

Jones, Lynda

RE:view, v34 n2 p51-54 Sum 2002

This article discusses the creation of Rehabilitation Teaching Assistant (RTA) paraprofessional positions as a solution to the shortage of certified rehabilitation teachers for individuals with visual impairments. It discusses the potential negative ramifications of this approach and urges requiring a 2-year associate's degree as the education standard for an RTA. (Contains 1 reference.) (CR)

Descriptors: Academic Standards, Adults, Certification, Children, Minimum Competencies, Paraprofessional Personnel, Rehabilitation Programs, Teacher Shortage, Training Methods, Visual Impairments

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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