Online ISSN: 2325-7466
2006
Triannual
National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Integrating Service-Learning in Teacher Education to Raise Disability Awareness

DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.43
Abstract
This article examines how service-learning was integrated effectively into two teacher education courses at a Mercy university in New Jersey to raise awareness regarding the needs of diverse learners, particularly those with disabilities. Specific goals of the service-learning requirement, description of the service-learning activities, and student reflections and attitudes towards their experience are reported. Future recommendations for integrating service-learning in teacher education are discussed.
Keywords
Student Needs, Teacher Education Programs, Program Effectiveness, Preservice Teachers, Student Attitudes, Student Diversity
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How to Cite
DeCapua, L. (2008). Integrating Service-Learning in Teacher Education to Raise Disability Awareness. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 3(1), 74-80. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.43

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  • Article Type Articles
  • Submitted January 4, 2008
  • Published February 15, 2008
  • Issue Winter 2008
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