While recovering from a serious illness, the author looked for dance classes that would help in regaining flexibility, balance, and core strength. Finding no local dance classes that could accommodate the deconditioning experienced from almost two years of physical inactivity and disuse due to bedrest, the author wondered if there were other…

The paper describes classroom life for physically disabled pupils in the Federal Republic of Germany. Goals address maximum independent functioning and the foundations of cultural techniques (reading and writing). The learning of increasingly abstract representations of objects, situations, and actions is seen as a preliminary step to the…

Described is an adaptive comprehensive physical education (PE) program (funded by Title III in 1968) for 48 severly physically handicapped senior high school students in Rochester, New York. Program aims are given to be providing a diversified program of developmental activities in a friendly environment to increase the physical, social, and…

Described is a program developed to teach a visual symbol system of nonspeech communication for persons who are severely mentally handicapped and multiply handicapped. Included in the receptive language program are descriptions of the following program components: candidate selection guidelines, interdisciplinary assessment, materials (visual…

Presents skills for teaching the elderly subculture. Three specific problem areas are explored: (1) motivational strategies; (2) suggestions for dealing with the physical problems one may encounter in the learning situation; and (3) the practical factors involved in planning for and carrying out instruction. (Author/RC)

The described learning modules are designed for the use of early childhood education teachers who serve mildly, moderately, and profoundly handicapped children from the ages of three to five. The scope and sequencing of module topics is outlined, and a description is given of activities and resources involved in their use. Ordering information for…

A set of minimum physical education skill objectives, basic motor performances all elementary and secondary school children should be capable of demonstrating are presented in the form of specific drill instructions. Divided into grade levels for purposes of assessment, the exercises are intended to be ungraded activities. The rationale for this…

The monograph is concerned with the development of a prevocational training program that would (1) be therapeutic; (2) introduce activities which provide success; and (3) implement other activities for developing skills, abilities, interests, and social skills. Essential foundations of an effective program in prevocational skill training are…

Presented is a description of the Capper Foundation Early Education Project which serves up to 30 physically handicapped children (0 - 7-years-old) at a given time, and included is an explanation of how objective measurement techniques are used to assess performance in class, physical and occupational therapies, and speech pathology. Outlined are…

Sixteen award-winning teacher-developed programs, projects, courses, and materials in economics education are presented. The projects are designed for use in primary, intermediate, junior high, and senior high schools and are organized into four chapters. Chapter I suggests ways to teach economic concepts in grades K-3. Projects include an auction…