Preparing Teachers with Core Content Expertise to Support Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities

Authors

Robert C. Pennington PhD, University of LouisvilleFollow
Ginevra Courtade, University of LouisvilleFollow
Best Newberry Gurney, University of LouisvilleFollow

Abstract

In this paper, the authors describe a teacher preparation program in the area of moderate to severe disabilities with an emphasis in academic instruction. They present a rationale for their increased focus on academics, a description of the program’s design, and several challenges associated with its implementation. Further, they offer several considerations for iterative improvement of the program.

Recommended Citation

Pennington, Robert C. PhD; Courtade, Ginevra; and Newberry Gurney, Best (2016) "Preparing Teachers with Core Content Expertise to Support Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities," Kentucky Teacher Education Journal: The Journal of the Teacher Education Division of the Kentucky Council for Exceptional Children: Vol. 3: Iss. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.wku.edu/ktej/vol3/iss2/1