Keywords
multicultural learners, Navajo, transition services
Abstract
Special educators typically individualize services according to student disability; they should also individualize services according to student culture. Culture influences post-secondary outcomes for students with disabilities (Bakken & Aloia, 1999). This article identifies 4 barriers to successful transition for Navajo Native American students and suggests strategies for teachers to use to minimize the risks of unsuccessful transition for multicultural students. The article provides information that special educators can use to better individualize their transition services to all students with disabilities.
Original Publication Citation
Wilder, L., Jackson, A., & Smith, T. B. (2001). Secondary transition of multicultural learners: Lessons from the Navajo Native American experience. Preventing School Failure, 45, 119-124.
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Wilder, Lynn K.; Jackson, Aaron P.; and Smith, Timothy B., "Secondary Transition of Multicultural Learners: Lessons from the Navajo Native American Experience" (2017). Faculty Publications. 2008.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/2008
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2017-09-25
Permanent URL
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/3963
Publisher
H.W. Wilson Company
Language
English
College
David O. McKay School of Education
Department
Counseling Psychology and Special Education
Copyright Status
Copyright 1982-2001 The H.W. Wilson Company. All rights reserved. The final published version of this article can be found at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10459880109603326
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