Empowering students with mental retardation through portfolio assessment: A tool for fostering self-determination skills

    Authors

    D. Ezell; C. E. Klein;S. Ezell-Powell

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Educ. Train. Mental Retard. Dev. Disabil.

    Keywords

    DISABILITIES; Education, Special; Rehabilitation

    Abstract

    A study was conducted to learn about using portfolio assessment with individuals with mental retardation. Data was collected from eight school sites. The participants were teachers, parents, and students with mental retardation who were involved with the portfolio assessment process. Data collection consisted of surveys, interviews, and observations. Results indicated that portfolio assessment may help foster self-determination in individuals with mental retardation.

    Journal Title

    Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

    Volume

    34

    Issue/Number

    4

    Publication Date

    1-1-1999

    Document Type

    Article; Proceedings Paper

    Language

    English

    First Page

    453

    Last Page

    463

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000088894900008

    ISSN

    0013-1237

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