Ethical Considerations in Teaching Self-Determination: Challenges in Rural Special Education1

The development of self-determination skills in students with disabilities is a priority in special education. Its importance is particularly significant for students who are attending schools in rural areas. Instruction in self-determination also raises important ethical questions. Using a model de...

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Published in:Rural special education quarterly 2007-12, Vol.27 (1/2), p.30
Main Authors: Smith, Tammy L, Beyer, Julia F, Polloway, Edward A, Smith, J David, Patton, James R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Educational Environment
Educational Practices
Ethics
Learning disabilities
Public schools
Rural schools
Special education
Students with disabilities
Teaching
Teaching Methods
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Summary:The development of self-determination skills in students with disabilities is a priority in special education. Its importance is particularly significant for students who are attending schools in rural areas. Instruction in self-determination also raises important ethical questions. Using a model developed by Bredberg and Davidson (1999), four foundational elements in ethics are explored with reference to selfdetermination: justice, respect for economy, beneficence, and non-maleficence. Considerations for providing instruction in these skills are highlighted and the challenges of doing so in a rural setting are addressed. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:8756-8705
2168-8605