Promoting Adaptive Expertise: A Conceptual Framework for Special Educator Preparation

From Section:

Programs & Practicum

Authors:

De Arment Serra T., Reed Evelyn, Wetzel Angela P.

Published:

Aug. 01, 2013

Source: Teacher Education and Special Education, 36(3), 217-230, August 2013.

Special educators face numerous challenges as their roles change, evidence-based practices increase, educational priorities shift, and accountability grows.

This article reviews the literature on adaptive expertise.

The article proposes a conceptual framework, and presents implications for special educator preparation to promote cognitive and metacognitve skills and adaptive dispositions that are critical to professional growth and effectiveness.

Updated: Dec. 04, 2018

Keywords:

Cognitive processes | Reviews of the literature | Special education teachers | Teacher preparation | Teaching skills

Link to Item: http://education.eng.macam.ac.il/article/3354