Whose Future Is It Anyway?

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Whose Future Is It Anyway? helps prepare students for their IEP meetings and gain self-determination skills through six sections that contain 36 lesson sessions. The lesson package comes with a Coach’s Guide that outlines the lessons, how to teach them, the roles of the students and teachers, as well as expected outcomes.

Free version available online at: http://www.ou.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/zarrow/transition-education-materials/whos-future-is-it-anyway 

Available for purchase through Attainment for version that includes Student Reader, Instructor’s Guide, Software, and Workbook: https://www.attainmentcompany.com/whose-future

 

Quick Facts

This Curriculum Covers: Instruction in Self-Advocacy

Link to Curriculum: http://www.ou.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/zarrow/transition-education-materials/whos-future-is-it-anyway

Contact Info: zarrowcenter@ou.edu

Has Been Formally Researched: Yes

Research Summary:

This study used a randomized-trial, placebo control group design to study the impact of intervention with the Whose Future Is It Anyway? process on self-determination. The authors also examined the impact of intervention on transition knowledge and skills. Results indicated that instruction using the Whose Future Is It Anyway? process resulted in significant, positive differences in self-determination when compared with a placebo-control group and that students who received instruction gained transition knowledge and skills.

 

Wehmeyer, M. L., Palmer, S. B., Lee, Y., Williams-Diehm, K., & Shogren, K. (2011). A randomized-trial evaluationof the effect of whose future is it anyway? On self-determination. Career Development for Exceptional Individuals, 34(1), 45-56.

Price: $0

Payment Type: Free

Released: 2004

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