elemental ethics in education “one voice” northeast regional conference 11/15/2008
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Elemental Ethics in Education
“One Voice” Northeast
Regional Conference11/15/2008
Improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities by teaching career-related skills during the transition years: A focus on time-management.
Caroline DiPipi-Hoy, Ph.D.
East Stroudsburg University
Transition Services: IDEA
"Transition services" means a coordinated set of activities for a student with disabilities that is designed within an outcome-oriented process, that promotes movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational training, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation.
Transition Services: IDEA
Transition services need to be… Outcome oriented Focused on improving academic AND
functional achievement Based on individual needs, including
the preferences of the student and family
Transition Services: IDEA
Transition is meant to facilitate the child’s movement from school to… Post-secondary activities
School Employment Independent living Community participation Adult services
Importance of Transition PlanningOutcomes for adults with
disabilities have traditionally been characterized by unemployment, low pay, job changes, limitations in independence, and few social opportunities
(Patton, Cronin, & Jairrels, 1997).
Transition Services: IDEA
Data suggest that 54% of high school student graduates with disabilities work in segregated environments (Kraemer & Blacher, 2001).
Transition Planning
It is imperative that schools focus on proper transition planning in order to facilitate better outcomes for people with disabilities.
One of these outcomes is competitive, community-based employment.
Employment
Effective Workers Need… Stamina Time-Management Task Specific Skills Getting Along with Others Workplace Rules Timeliness Hygiene and Dress Code
Considerations
Rationale: Time-Management
Adults are responsible to engage in time-scheduled behaviors throughout the day.
Having the ability to perform activities at specific times allows an individual to gain control over his or her day.
This leads to less dependence on others to direct activities.
Sowers et al. (1980)
Rationale: Transition
Adults are responsible to engage in time-scheduled behaviors throughout the day.
Having the ability to perform activities at specific times allows an individual to gain control over his or her day.
This leads to less dependence on others to direct activities.
Sowers et al. (1980)
Time-Management Research
Research on students with disabilities Several studies on teaching time-telling
(Creekmore et al., 1985; Smeets, Lancioni, & VanLieshout, 1985).
Few studies on teaching time-management Davies, Stock, & Wehmeyer (2002) Sowers, Rusch, Connis, & Cummings (1980)
Rationale: Vocational The ability to follow a schedule and
complete job tasks within a certain time frame is a critical work skill.
Time-management has been shown to impact success in vocational environments for individuals with disabilities.
Davies, Stock, & Wehmeyer (2002) Sowers et al. (1980)
Rationale: Time-Management
Many students with disabilities who can tell time to the minute exhibit a lack of awareness of the concept of time (Moyer, 1983).
It is important to teach skills that require an understanding of the passage of time to maximize student use of time-telling skills (Manganello, 1994).
Rationale: Time-Management
In spite of the importance of time-management, few studies have identified how best to teach this skill.
Davies, Stock, & Wehmeyer (2002) Sowers et al. (1980)
Methods for Teaching Time-Management
Electronic Devices Alarm watch Palm Pilot iphone
Traditional Methods Checklists Calendars Reminders
Methods for Teaching Time-Management
Instructional Procedure from recent research… DiPipi-Hoy, C., Jitendra, A.K., & Kern L.
(2008) The Effects of Time Management
Instruction on Adolescents’ Ability to Self-Manage Time in a Vocational Setting Journal of Spec Education first published on July 14, 2008 as doi:10.1177/0022466908317791
Methods for Teaching Time-Management
ImplicationsWhat does this mean for individuals with disabilities?
Contact Information
Caroline DiPipi-HoyEast Stroudsburg University200 Prospect St.East Stroudsburg, PA 18301