Speaking Up: Infusing Self-Determination Within Writing Instruction to Amplify the Voice of Students With EBD

Abstract

Students with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) often struggle to apply self-determination skills. Teaching self-determination skills within the context of writing allows students to amplify their voice and communicate with others. This article describes how writing instruction and lessons on self-determination skills may be combined to improve the trajectory of students with EBD using the self-regulated strategy development (SRSD) instructional approach. Special considerations for implementing SRSD with self-determination for students in restrictive education settings are discussed.