[PDF] A Guide To Curriculum Adjustment For Mentally Retarded Children eBook

Author : Florence N. Beaman
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Page : 150 pages
File Size : 47,67 MB
Release : 1936
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This handbook is a cooperative project, the outcome of a conference called by the United States Office of Education to consider the problems of curriculum adjustment for mentally retarded children. The members of the conference are the joint authors of this bulletin. In October 1934, 13 leaders in the education of retarded children, working in various parts of the country, were invited by the United States Commissioner of Education to come to Washington for a 3-day conference. The result of 3 days' work was a general outline of procedure, looking toward the publication of a handbook that might be helpful to all who are concerned with the adaptation of the curriculum needs of mentally retarded children. Each member of the conference accepted responsibility for the tentative development of one topic into a section which might ultimately be used as a chapter or part of a chapter. In May 1935 the group gathered again in Washington and for 2 days discussed their production. Numerous recommendations for revision were made, and editorial responsibility was assigned to the specialist in the education of exceptional children in the Office of Education. This bulletin represents, therefore, the best thinking of selected educators, psychologists, and psychiatrists who are deeply concerned for the welfare of children seriously below normal in intellectual capacity. The purpose of this bulletin is to present the fundamental principles involved, to point out desirable bases for the selection of curriculum content, to suggest a variety of activities in keeping with these bases of selection, and to illustrate how such activities can be coordinated into a unit of experience. Each chapter concludes with a list of suggested reading. Two appendixes present: (1) Suggested activities for unit on the home, outlined for children of preprimary mental development; and (2) An example of junior high school provisions for retarded pupils. Individual chapters contain footnotes. [Compiled and edited by Elise H. Martens. Best copy available has been provided.].

Author : Christine Porter Ingram
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Page : 412 pages
File Size : 25,50 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Children with mental disabilities
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This book presents educational programs designed to discover and develop the assets of a wide range of mentally retarded or slow-learning children. It begins with an examination of the needs and potentialities of the mentally retarded and the problems that teachers, parents, and members of the community face in providing programs of special education for these children. It discusses in detail the methods and techniques of meeting these problems, with a focus on understanding and aiding the retarded child to grow and develop in a wholesome educational environment. Primarily designed for special education teachers and administrators, this volume can also serve as a guide for the general school administrator, elementary or secondary school teacher, school psychologists, social workers, parents, and civic leaders concerned with the education and social adjustment of the mentally retarded child.