Self-determined learning theory : construction, verification, and evaluation / edited by Dennis E. Mithaug ... [and others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Mithaug, Dennis E.

Series:

LEA series on special education and disability

The LEA series on special education and disability

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Learning, Psychology of.

Adjustment (Psychology).

Autonomy (Psychology).

Physical Description:

xii, 256 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Mahwah, N.J. : L. Erlbaum, 2003.

Summary:

Primarily a prof vol for leaders in spec ed - researchers, scholars, teacher educators and their students. Should also appeal to researchers & scholars in psych, educ psych, and sch psych who are int'd in app's of self-reg learning theory to spec pop's.

Contents:

Part I Theory Construction 1

1 Understanding the Engagement Problem / Dennis E. Mithaug, Deirdre K. Mithaug, Martin Agran, James E. Martin, Michael L. Wehmeyer 3

2 How Engagement Affects Adjustment / Dennis E. Mithaug, Deirdre K. Mithaug, Martin Agran, James E. Martin, Michael L. Wehmeyer 19

3 How Adjustment Affects Learning / Dennis E. Mithaug, Deirdre K. Mithaug, Martin Agran, James E. Martin, Michael L. Wehmeyer 37

Part II Prediction Verification 59

4 Assessing Self-Determination Prospects Among Students With and Without Disabilities / Dennis E. Mithaug, Peggie L. Campeau, Jean M. Wolman 61

5 Assessing Prospects for Self-Determination Among College Graduates With and Without Disabilities / Sherrell Powell, Dennis E. Mithaug 77

6 Assessing Self-Determination Prospects of Students With and Without Disabilities in The Gambia, West Africa / Amadou Sohna Kebbeh, Dennis E. Mithaug 89

7 Assessing Self-Determination Prospects of Students With Different Sensory Impairments / Susan Lipkowitz, Dennis E. Mithaug 104

8 Assessing Adjustment Gains by Students in General and Special Education / Dennis E. Mithaug, Deirdre K. Mithaug 121

Part III Prescription Verification 139

9 The Effects of Choice Opportunities and Self-Regulation Training on the Self-Engagement and Learning of Young Children With Disabilities / Deirdre K. Mithaug, Dennis E. Mithaug 141

10 The Effects of Problem-Solving Instruction on the Self-Determined Learning of Secondary Students With Disabilities / Michael L. Wehmeyer, Martin Agran, Susan B. Palmer, James E. Martin, Dennis E. Mithaug 158

11 The Effects of Self-Regulated Problem-Solving Instruction on the Self-Determination of Secondary Students With Disabilities / MaryAnn Columbus, Dennis E. Mithaug 172

12 The Effects of Optimal Opportunities and Adjustments on Job Choices of Adults With Severe Disabilities / James E. Martin, Dennis E. Mithaug, James V. Husch, Eva S. Frazier, Laura H. Marshall 188

13 The Effects of Choice Opportunities on the Engagement of Prospective Teachers in Student-Determined Learning / Deirdre K. Mithaug, Dennis E. Mithaug 206

Part IV Theory Evaluation 221

14 The Credibility and Worth of Self-Determined Learning Theory / Dennis E. Mithaug, Deirdre K. Mithaug, Martin Agran, James E. Martin, Michael L. Wehmeyer 223.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0805836985

OCLC:

49351925