Effective Teacher Training at the Autism Institute in the People's Republic of China

Autor/in	McCabe, Helen
Titel	Effective Teacher Training at the Autism Institute in the People's Republic of China
Quelle	In: Teacher Education and Special Education, 31 (2008) 2, S.39-53 (15 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0888-4064
Schlagwörter	Autism; Foreign Countries; Teacher Education; Teacher Qualifications; Knowledge Base for Teaching; Inservice Teacher Education; Teacher Collaboration; Program Effectiveness; China + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Autismus; Ausland; Lehrerausbildung; Lehrerbildung; Lehrqualifikation; Teaching theory; Theory of teaching; Unterrichtstheorie; Lehrerfortbildung; Lehrerkooperation
Abstract	This article presents research that was conducted at the Autism Institute, an organization serving children with autism and their families in the People's Republic of China. The article examines and highlights aspects of the teacher training model at the Autism Institute that have led to the preparation of highly qualified, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable teachers of children with autism. Results of the research indicated that teacher education was highly valued at this organization, and teachers were seen as the most important part of the organization. Teachers received ongoing, systematic and specific on-the-job instruction. One of the most important features of this organization regarding teacher training was found to be the relationships between upper level staff, including instructional leaders, and newer classroom teachers. These relationships were positive and based on mutual understanding and respect, and this has impacted the nature and success of teacher training. Implications for practice are discussed. (Contains 1 table and 3 footnotes.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children. Available from: Allen Press, Inc. 810 East 10th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044. Tel: 800-627-0629; Web site: http://www.tese.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10