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Motivation and Mildly Handicapped Learners.

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Mehring, Teresa A.; Colson, Steven E. – Focus on Exceptional Children, 1990

This paper discusses theories and techniques of motivation in the context of special education. Cognitive, need/drive and instinct theories are discussed, as are contributing factors such as self-concept and anxiety. Classroom techniques such as peer tutoring and intrinsic vs. extrinsic reinforcement are considered in terms of these theories. (PB)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities

The Principal and Staff Development: Countering the School Culture.

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Martin, Mary; Rogus, Joseph F. – Clearing House, 1979

After addressing the problems inherent in developing staff improvement programs, the author offers starter planning steps for countering the energy drainage of teachers, countering the weak technology of teaching, and countering the feeling of aloneness of the teacher. (KC)

Descriptors: Anxiety, Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Inservice Teacher Education