Strengthening Special Educator Preparation through Global Partnerships
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| Title: | Strengthening Special Educator Preparation through Global Partnerships |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Andrew I. Hashey, Lauren L. Foxworth, Eileen B. Heddy, Jerry G. Petroff, Gabriel Walubita, Sitwe Benson Mkandawire, Mwansa Mukalula-Kalumbi |
| Source: | Journal of Special Education Preparation. 2025 5(2):62-71. |
| Availability: | Ball State University Libraries. 2000 West University Avenue. Muncie, IN 47306. Tel: 765-285-8032; e-mail: odslibs@bsu.edu; Web site: bsu.edu/library |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 10 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Intended Audience: | Teachers |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Global Approach, International Cooperation, Partnerships in Education, Special Education Teachers, Preservice Teacher Education, Preservice Teachers, Study Abroad, Student Teaching, Professional Development Schools, Foreign Countries |
| Geographic Terms: | New Jersey, Zambia, Ghana |
| ISSN: | 2768-1432 |
| Abstract: | Global partnerships offer a unique opportunity to strengthen special educator preparation by transforming perspectives of teacher candidates and building skilled teacher scholars who are knowledgeable global citizens. This article spotlights two models of international collaboration designed to enhance special education teacher preparation: (a) faculty-led short-term study abroad and (b) global student teaching. Both models foster the development of skills critical to special educators' success, including flexibility, leadership, intercultural competencies, as well as high-leverage practice use. Stakeholder efforts, benefits, and potential barriers in implementing international collaboration within special education teacher preparation are highlighted. By drawing attention to challenges and insights from teacher candidates, faculty, and staff, we aim to provide practical and replicable strategies for teacher educators seeking to internationalize aspects of their special education teacher preparation programs. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1483910 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Global partnerships offer a unique opportunity to strengthen special educator preparation by transforming perspectives of teacher candidates and building skilled teacher scholars who are knowledgeable global citizens. This article spotlights two models of international collaboration designed to enhance special education teacher preparation: (a) faculty-led short-term study abroad and (b) global student teaching. Both models foster the development of skills critical to special educators' success, including flexibility, leadership, intercultural competencies, as well as high-leverage practice use. Stakeholder efforts, benefits, and potential barriers in implementing international collaboration within special education teacher preparation are highlighted. By drawing attention to challenges and insights from teacher candidates, faculty, and staff, we aim to provide practical and replicable strategies for teacher educators seeking to internationalize aspects of their special education teacher preparation programs. |
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| ISSN: | 2768-1432 |
