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Whelan, Renee

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Perceptions of paraeducator responsibilities to inform future professional development, 2023

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Identifier: b7931737
Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine if paraeducators are adequately trained to perform the tasks for which they were hired. In the United States, some classrooms have two adults with students, with the intention of improving instruction. The pairing of a teacher with a paraeducator is meant to alleviate the workload for the teacher. The theory is that two adults should be better than one. This study examined paraeducator qualifications, along with paraeducator and teacher...
Dates: 2023