Examines the techniques used by Anne Sullivan in helping Helen Keller to overcome her learning difficulties. (DD)

Discusses how the socioeconomic "caste system" operates to differentiate education, and addresses questions concerning the definition of mainstream competence and the labeling of students as unfit or incompetent. Discusses the shortcomings of the three solutions for language incompetence. (HTH)

Summarizes historical developments in the sociology of language and education. Urges teachers to create alternative patterns of interaction in their classrooms so that they might better promote learning, language development, and social relations among teachers and students. (RL)

Presents a rationale and specific suggestions for planning a language development program for students with severe language problems. (DD)

There has been a progression towards the creation of special classes for children with behavior disorders and learning disabilities, but alternate approaches of integrating such children in the regular classroom should also be considered. (JH)