A Hierarchy of Competencies for Teachers of Emotionally Handicapped Children
- 1 September 1966
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Exceptional Children
- Vol. 33 (1), 7-11
- https://doi.org/10.1177/001440296603300102
Abstract
Descriptions of the characteristics necessary for effective teaching of emotionally handicapped children often emphasize personal giftedness. During a four year teacher training program at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute School, a hierarchy of competencies for such teachers was formulated which shifts the focus from educational artistry to trainable competencies. In order of importance, the teacher of the emotionally handicapped should be objective, flexible, structured, resourceful, a social reinforcer, a curriculum expert, and an intellectual model.Keywords
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