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Peer reviewedMacMillan, Donald L. – Journal of School Psychology, 1972
The argument presented concludes that unless needs for attention are satiated, the failure set reversed, and dysfunctional problem-solving approaches altered, the probability of academic success is low regardless of the administrative arrangement in which that child's education is provided. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Exceptional Persons, Goal Orientation, Learning Motivation
Peer reviewedHendrick, Irving G.; MacMillan, Donald L. – Journal of Special Education, 1989
This paper describes efforts to establish ungraded classes for mildly retarded children in New York City from 1900-1920, focusing on struggles to find and train qualified teachers, correctly identify children to be served, and provide ample classroom space. The introduction of intelligence testing is also examined. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Handicap Identification
Peer reviewedMacMillan, Donald L.; Morrison, Gale M. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1980
Combined teacher ratings of perceived cognitive competence and misbehavior accounted for the most variance in peer acceptance or rejection of educable mentally handicapped children. Ratings of academic competence were associated with both acceptance and rejection of educationally handicapped children (a category of low achievers used in…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Learning Problems
