The teacher's job is to help people to learn; memory is an integral part of the learning process. The author argues that the memory can be developed by specific methods and that teachers can help their students to learn more effectively by showing them some simple way to improve memory. (Author)

This booklet offers practical, easy-to-read suggestions for teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents to help them understand intellectual development and intellectual disabilities. The first section highlights some of the factors involved in intellectual development and the importance of being sensitive to different stages of learning. The second…