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Finger Spellers and the "Magic Circle".
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Newton, Josephine K. – 1975
Nine deaf students (8-9 years old) participated in the Magic Circle program, a human development program designed to improve self-concept, relationships with others, and academics. Students met as a group with the school social worker for 15-30 minute sessions. The program focused on three main experiences: awareness, mastery of self-confidence…
Descriptors: Deafness, Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Education, Hearing Impairments