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Self-Determination

Self-Determination. Pre and Post Assessment. Please respond to the following using the following scale: I feel I need additional information I feel somewhat knowledgeable I feel very knowledgeable _____I know the definition of self-determination.

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Self-Determination

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  1. Self-Determination

  2. Pre and Post Assessment Please respond to the following using the following scale: • I feel I need additional information • I feel somewhat knowledgeable • I feel very knowledgeable _____I know the definition of self-determination. _____I know the core components of self-determination. _____I have knowledge of key reasons we should be encouraging the development of self-determination skills. _____I know ways that I can encourage the development of self-determination skills.

  3. What are some of the factors that influence this future? Think of one child’s future…

  4. What is Self-Determination? Acting as the primary causal agent in one’s life and making choices and decisions regarding one’s quality of life free from undue external influence or interference. • Wehmeyer, 1996

  5. What is Self-Determination? • Knowing & believing in yourself • Knowing what you want your future to be like and how to make plans to achieve this future. • Knowing the supports that you need to take control of your life.

  6. Choice-making Decision-making Problem-solving Goal-setting & attainment Internal locus of control Positive attributes of efficacy and outcomes expectancy Self-Observation Self-Evaluation Self-Reinforcement Self-Instruction Self-Advocacy & Leadership Self-Awareness Self-Knowledge Core Components(combination of skills, knowledge & beliefs)

  7. Key Reasons to Focus on Self-Determination • Supreme Court -Olmstead Decision • Spirit of the law -Preference, Strengths, Interests • Good for students –Student performance increases • Adult outcomes -more likely to achieve post-school outcomes

  8. Key Topic Ways to encourage self-determination The FRAME Routine is about… Main idea Main idea Main idea Essential details Essential details Essential details So What? (What’s important to understand about this?) what teachers, parents and others can do to assist students in knowing who they are, what they want and the supports they need to achieve their goals. Seek opportunities to practice Provide direct instruction Model Adults & other students School, Home & Community Meaningful & Memorable Built into general curriculum Practice, fail/succeed, learn, practice Do as we teach As a teacher I have to understand, model and practice self-determination skills in order to help students lead self-determined lives.

  9. Ways We Can Begin Fostering the Development of Self-Determination Skills… Support students participating in their IEP meetings & including self-determination skills as IEP goals.

  10. Ways We Can Begin Fostering the Development of Self-Determination Skills… Increase Disability and ABILITY awareness in students, parents, teachers and the community

  11. Ways We Can Begin Fostering the Development of Self-Determination Skills… • Use a person-centered approach to planning for the immediate and long-term future. • Promote inclusion in the community • Foster relationships • Respect the individual and their • value in society • Help students make wise choices

  12. Ways We Can Begin Fostering the Development of Self-Determination Skills… Infuse practices into your school and community that support the development of self-determination skills for all students.

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