title: Promoting self-determination of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
abstract: Self-determination is a combination of attitudes, knowledge, and skills that enables individuals to make choices and engage in goal-directed, self-regulated behavior. Research in special education has demonstrated the benefits of promoting self-determination in achieving positive adult outcomes. However, to date, very little has been written about self-determination as it relates to the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. This article provides an overview of self-determination, suggestions for instructional planning, and guidance on resources that can be used to gather additional information.
authors.affiliation: School of Special Education, College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, USA.
authors.forename: John L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Luckner
authors.forename: Ann M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Sebald
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001290:Attitude; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003638:Deafness / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D019986:Persons with Hearing Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*