Program
Special Education M.A.
Number of Pages
61
Year Approved
2021
First Advisor
Elliott, Nathan
Second Reader
Lisa Silmser;
Abstract
Self-determination is an important skill for all students, but a necessity that students identified as having a disability and receiving special education skills develop throughout their lifespan and prior to leaving the comforts of high school for future success. Self-determination is the idea that an individual possesses the combination of skills, knowledge, and beliefs that allow them to take on and engage in goal-directed, self-regulated, autonomous behaviors. For students to gain these skills they need to be emphasized and taught by the different people in their lives, including but not limited to parents, general and special education staff and various other school staff. Once taught, students need to be provided opportunities to practice these skills in real-life situations to show what they know. This will also continue to build the students confidence in using their self-determination skills in the future when parents and other adult supporters may not be available.
Degree Name
Special Education M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Recommended Citation
Ferraro, J. L. (2021). Self-Determination Skills in Special Education Students: A Review of the Literature [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/724