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Article: Special education in Trinidad and Tobago: educational vision and change.
- Article from:
- Childhood Education
- Article date:
- August 15, 2006
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This article shares interpretations of an important piece of professional development in teacher education in Trinidad and Tobago, an initiative that came about because of the unique relationship between the Association of Special Education of Trinidad and Tobago (TASETT), the Teachers Union of Trinidad and Tobago (TUTTA), and the University of Sheffield in England. The authors will examine the strengths and weaknesses in the implementation of this special education initiative, placing it within the political and cultural context of a small island nation. The article also shares the personal and professional experiences of two teacher educators committed to the politics of ...
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Reference Information: Special education teachers
Occupational Outlook Handbook;
January 1, 1998 ;
700+ words
... ... licensure programs to attract people into special education teaching jobs. Job openings arising ... declining number of graduates from special education teaching programs, mean excellent ... qualified teachers. Nature of the Work Special education teachers work with children and youth ...
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