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Rotberg, Jay M. – Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, 1973
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Education, Mental Retardation, Mild Mental Retardation, Punishment
CARTER, LAMORE J.; AND OTHERS – 1960
THE RELATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF THREE AUDIOVISUAL TECHNIQUES WAS STUDIED WITH MENTALLY RETARDED PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE TECHNIQUES ESPECIALLY DESIGNED TO OVERCOME THE TRAITS OF MENTAL RETARDATES, CONSISTED OF (1) CONVENTIONAL FILM NARRATED BY A TEACHER, (2) UNNARRATED FILM WITH RESPONSES FROM CHILDREN ON THE SOUND TRACK, AND (3) SILENT FILM…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Comparative Analysis, Films, Mild Mental Retardation
Download full textWatson, Marjorie – 1975
Designed for teachers, the book discusses characteristics of retardation and suggests teaching strategies for retarded children in regular classes. Statistics and definitions of the levels of retardation are described, environmental influences are summarized, and diagnostic factors are reviewed. Discussed are physical, intellectual, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Curriculum, Definitions, Exceptional Child Education
Peer reviewedHarper, Gregory F.; And Others – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1991
Classwide peer tutoring was implemented in a self-contained classroom for 12 primary-grade students with mild mental retardation. Results indicated that students accurately implemented classwide peer tutoring, high rates of accurate practice were produced, and spelling test performance increased by more than 60 percent correct over baseline.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Instructional Effectiveness, Mild Mental Retardation, Peer Teaching
ORMOND, LAMAR; AND OTHERS – 1963
THE MENTALLY RETARDED PERSON MUST LEARN TO COPE WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL PROBLEMS OF DAILY LIVING FROM THE STANDPOINT OF HIS UNIQUE HANDICAP. SOME OF HIS NEEDS INCLUDE LEARNING TO--MAINTAIN A STATE OF PHYSICAL WELL-BEING, LIVE SAFELY, UNDERSTAND HIMSELF, GET ALONG WITH OTHERS, COMMUNICATE IDEAS, USE LEISURE TIME, EARN A LIVING, BE A HOMEMAKER, ENJOY…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Course Organization, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Meyen, Edward L.; Carr, Donald L. – 1968
The study was undertaken to assess instructional problems perceived by special class teachers, the results of which would serve as a basis for the development of materials for use in the statewide in-service training sessions for teachers of the educable mentally retarded conducted by the Iowa Special Education Curriculum Development Center. To…
Descriptors: Curriculum Problems, Educational Problems, Exceptional Child Research, Instructional Materials
Daniels, Lester W.; Campbell, David H. – 1974
Described are the philosophy, goals, and objectives of a secondary special education class for educable mentally retarded students. Listed are unit titles and suggested methods and materials for the following eight program objectives: vocational and occupational development, economic independence, interpersonal relationship, health, leisure…
Descriptors: Curriculum Guides, Educational Philosophy, Exceptional Child Education, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewedAlgozzine, Bob; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1988
This study examined the nature of instruction provided in 40 self-contained special classes for students classified as learning disabled, emotionally handicapped, or educable mentally retarded. Few differences were identified in teacher communication patterns, learner involvement, and instructional methods for students with different categorical…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Disabilities
THURSTONE, THELMA GWINN – 1959
AN EVALUATION AND OBJECTIVE COMPARISON WAS MADE BETWEEN THE PROGRESS OF YOUNG MENTAL RETARDATES IN REGULAR CLASSROOMS WITH THE PROGRESS OF PEERS IN SPECIAL CLASSES. THE BASIS OF COMPARISON OF THE TWO TEACHING METHODS INCLUDED MENTAL DEVELOPMENT, PROGRESS IN REGULAR SCHOOL SUBJECTS, ACHIEVEMENT TOWARD OTHER EDUCATIONAL GOALS, SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Child Development, Class Organization, Comparative Analysis
ITKIN, WILLIAM; MULLEN, FRANCES A. – 1961
LEARNING ABILITIES OF EDUCABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN WERE STUDIED OVER A 4-YEAR PERIOD. THE RESEARCH RESULTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SIX-PART REPORT. PART ONE, THE ACHIEVEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT OF EDUCABLE MENTALLY HANDICAPPED (EMH) CHILDREN, EMPLOYED THE MATCHED-PAIR METHOD WITH APPROXIMATELY 700 SAMPLES OF EMH CHILDREN, 7-13 YEARS OF AGE.…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Cooperative Programs, Instructional Materials, Learning Processes
Novotny, Patricia Ann – 1974
Reviewed are research studies and their implications regarding mainstreaming educable mentally retarded (EMR) students. Discussed are studies dealing with topics such as the following: academic changes, learning potential status (stressing the need for individualization), emotional and social adjustment, locus of control (citing the difference…
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Research, Individualized Instruction, Locus of Control, Mainstreaming
BAUMGARTNER, BERNICE B. – 1965
THIS BOOK PRESENTS AN APPROACH TO EDUCATING THE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILD, WITH THE EMPHASIS ON PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM BASED ON CREATING A HOME-SCHOOL-COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. IT IS ADDRESSED TO SPECIAL EDUCATION AND SPECIAL SUBJECT TEACHERS, TO THE REGULAR CLASSROOM TEACHER WITH A MENTALLY RETARDED CHILD IN HIS CLASS, AND TO…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Curriculum Guides, Educational Objectives, Exceptional Child Education
CONNOR, FRANCES P.; TALBOT, MABEL E. – 1966
THIS CURRICULUM REPORT IS A DESCRIPTION OF A SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED CHILDREN, TOGETHER WITH AN ACCOUNT OF ITS DEVELOPMENT IN EXPERIMENTAL CLASSES IN NEW YORK CITY. THE EXPERIMENTAL CURRICULUM WAS THE INDEPENDENT VARIABLE OF A RESEARCH PROJECT TO STUDY THE EFFECTS OF GROUP EXPERIENCE UPON YOUNG…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Guides, Educational Research
Ysseldyke, James E.; And Others – 1987
Observations were conducted to document the active academic responding and academic engagement rates of 122 elementary students (30 learning-disabled, 32 emotionally/behaviorally disturbed, 30 mildly mentally retarded, and 30 self-contained programs. Data were recorded in 10-second intervals for each student over an entire school day. During a…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances
Ysseldyke, James E.; And Others – 1987
Observational data were collected on the instructional tasks used by 122 elementary students (30 learning-disabled, 32 emotionally/behaviorally disturbed, 30 educable mentally retarded, and 30 nonhandicapped). No differences between handicapped and nonhandicapped students were revealed in an analysis of time using each of eight specific tasks…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Elementary Education
