Implementing Programs for Trainable Mentally Retarded Children.

Guidelines for the development of programs for trainable mentally retarded children are presented. Major task areas identified are the family group, communication skills, physical development, socialization, recreational interests and skills, and preparation for work oriented activity. Six papers ar...

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Corporate Author: Indiana. Department of Public Instruction
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1967.
Subjects:
Behavior Change.
Curriculum.
Educational Legislation.
Educational Programs.
Exceptional Child Education.
Facility Requirements.
Federal Legislation.
Language Acquisition.
Mental Retardation.
Moderate Mental Retardation.
Organizations (Groups)
Perceptual Motor Coordination.
Physical Education.
Program Development.
Socialization.
State Agencies.
State Programs.
Teacher Effectiveness.
Teacher Evaluation.
Teaching Methods.
Elementary Secondary Education Act > Indiana
Physical Description:86 pages
Format: Microfilm Book
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Summary:
Guidelines for the development of programs for trainable mentally retarded children are presented. Major task areas identified are the family group, communication skills, physical development, socialization, recreational interests and skills, and preparation for work oriented activity. Six papers are presented: precision teaching and behavior modification at the Johnny Appleseed School, by James T. Austin; establishment of conference purposes and aims, by Leslie Brinegar; the Elementary Secondary Education Act of 1965, by Corinne Walker and by Ben Rice; the quality of programs for the moderately retarded, by Keith Stearns; and physical education for the retarded, by Dr. Robert Yoho. Appendixes describe classroom facilities, sources of funding, and service agencies, as well as list sources of instructional materials, programs, and 49 annotated references. (RK)
Note:ERIC Note: Prepared by a committee attending a workshop (McCormick's Creek State Park, Indiana, June 26-30, 1967).
Microform.
Call Number:ED028550 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:
Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.