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Direct linkScruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Exceptionality, 2007
Throughout the history of education, debate has existed between the relative merits of instructed versus constructed knowledge. In this article, we review our program of research in science education for students with disabilities in order to reveal some insights into this debate. We review research in science curriculum, mnemonic strategies,…
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Educational History, Science Curriculum, Peer Teaching
Peer reviewedScruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Science Education, 1995
In this investigation, students with mental retardation were observed over a two-year period in order to determine how the characteristics of mental retardation manifested themselves in the context of an inquiry-oriented, hands-on science curriculum. Implications for teaching science to students with mental retardation are provided. (LZ)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Inquiry, Mental Retardation, Science Curriculum
Peer reviewedScruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Education and Treatment of Children, 1995
This paper reviews science education research conducted with students having behavioral disorders. Both textbook-based approaches and activities-based approaches were found. Guidelines for teaching science to this population are provided, such as making participation in desirable activities contingent upon appropriate behavior and providing…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Hands on Science
Peer reviewedScruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1993
This article describes characteristics of students with disabilities with respect to four major domains of school functioning; identifies two major approaches to science education (content-oriented and activities-oriented); and analyzes the interaction of the characteristics of students with disabilities and the curricular approaches with respect…
Descriptors: Course Content, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Interaction
Mastropieri, Margo A.; Scruggs, Thomas E. – 1993
This manual is intended as a resource for teachers who have special education students in their mainstream science classes, for curriculum adoption committees, and for publishers and consumers of science curriculum materials. Part 1 describes general characteristics of students with disabilities and provides general mainstreaming strategies and…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Evaluation, Demonstrations (Science), Disabilities
Scruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A.; Okolo, Cynthia M. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 2008
Science and social studies have much to offer to all learners--including those with disabilities. However, instruction in these subjects has often been overlooked in the quest to better understand and improve leaning in English/language arts and mathematics. As we demonstrate in this paper, science and social studies help students attain skills,…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Opportunities, Social Studies, Teaching Methods
