英文摘要 |
This study intended to develop an appropriate transition assessment program for students with mental retardation in the junior high vocational schools, spanning four years. This report was the outcome of the first year study.The purpose of this study in the first year was to investigate the current status and issues of utilizing the assessment on transition planning and related services of students with mental retardation in the 38 senior high vocational schools. Three questionnaires were developed to gain the opinions from 38 administrators, 76 special education teachers and 355 parents. The round table discussion was also followed to explore the application of assessment on transition planning.The results indicated the special education officer and the class teacher were the major person responding to the transition related service. The strategies most often used by teachers included classroom observation, interviews with students and parents on assessing the students, family and work environment. The teachers reported above average degrees of administration on transition assessment of three domains on a 7 point rating scale, ranging from 4.32 to 5.75.The problems and obstacles encountered by administrators and teachers mainly included the lack of assessment instrument, the need of administrative and professional supports, the need of promoting the knowledge on transition assessment. Finally, the expectations and opinions from the parents were also examined. |