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1 online resource (319 pages) |
| Series |
Advancing Inclusive and Special Education in the Asia-Pacific Ser |
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Advancing Inclusive and Special Education in the Asia-Pacific
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| Contents |
Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Issues in Career Development and Transitions -- 1 Career Development Policy Strategies for Supporting Transition of Students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities -- Introduction -- WIOA, Career Development and Transition Readiness -- State and Local Level Career Development and Transition Policy Strategies -- Nature and Value of ILPs -- How Do ILPs Align with IEPs? -- Sample Policy Recommendations for Using ILPs to Support Postsecondary Transition Planning |
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Complimentary Career and Workforce Development Efforts to Support Youth with Disabilities -- Summary -- References -- 2 Career Development of Students with Intellectual Disability: A Systems Theory Perspective -- Introduction -- Intellectual Disability -- Supporting the Transition from School to Adult Life -- Conceptualizing Career Development and Transition Through Systems Thinking -- Career Development and Work: Systems Thinking and Systems Mapping -- Importance and Role of Work in Adult Life -- A Systems Perspective on the Case Study of Annie -- Conclusions -- References |
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3 Considering the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the Preparation of Learners with and without Disabilities -- Introduction -- Understanding the Fourth Industrial Revolution -- Emergence of 4IR -- Interdisciplinary Innovation -- Diffusion and Adoption of Innovation -- Policies Regarding 4IR in Asia -- Considering Success and Disability in 4IR -- Reconceptualization of Disability and Special Education -- Designing Future Education Environments -- The Future of Disability Is Neither Good nor Bad -- nor Is It Neutral -- Conclusion -- References |
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4 Webs of Supportive Relationships: A Positive Youth Development Approach to Career and Workforce Development with Risk-Immersed Youth -- Introduction -- The Changing Nature of Work -- Risk-Immersed Youth: A Population with Special CWD Needs -- Leveraging PYD and Relationships to Promote Career and Workforce Development -- Webs of Support: A Relationship-Focused PYD Approach to Career and Workforce Development -- Relationships, Social Support, Social Networks, and Social Capital -- Structural Components -- Helping Youth Design and Strengthen Webs of Support for Career Development |
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Adopting a Youth-Centered Approach: Recognizing Youth Identity and Agency -- Build and Strengthen Ties: Leveraging Existing Relationships and Developmental Contexts -- Identify an Anchor -- Career Pathways Programs: Promising Contexts for Strengthening CWD Cores -- Implications for Practice and Policy -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Career Development of Twice-Exceptional Individuals: Present and Future Issues -- Introduction -- The Present -- Pursuit of Careers in the Areas of Strength and Interest -- The Development of Compensatory Strategies -- Strong Motivation for Success |
| Summary |
This book addresses in detail a range of issues in connection with preparing individuals with disabilities or other special needs for gaining employment and planning a career path beyond school. It presents strategies for personnel preparation, parent education, effective programs for career development and transitions, policies and policy research, and useful tools for assessment and intervention. The clear explanations of essential theories, research findings, policies, and practices for career development ensure that readers gain a deeper understanding of all the issues involved. Most importantly, they will learn several strategies that can be used to prepare students for employment within global and Asia-Pacific regional contexts |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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People with disabilities -- Employment -- Pacific Area
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Vocational guidance.
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Educational psychology.
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Education.
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Industrial or vocational training.
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Education -- Educational Psychology.
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Education -- Philosophy & Social Aspects.
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Education -- Counseling -- Vocational Guidance.
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People with disabilities -- Employment
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Vocational guidance
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Pacific Area
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Yuen, Man-tak, editor.
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Beamish, Wendi, editor.
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Solberg, V. Scott H., editor.
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| ISBN |
9789811544439 |
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9811544433 |
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9811544425 |
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9789811544422 |
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9789811544446 |
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9811544441 |
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9789811544453 |
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981154445X |
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