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Measuring the Social Position of the Mainstreamed Handicapped Child.
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Ray, Barbara Marotz – Exceptional Children, 1985
The study involving 60 disabled and 624 nondisabled elementary students compared three methods used to evaluate social ability: teacher ratings, sociometric ratings, and direct observation. Findings revealed that disabled children are viewed as less socially acceptable by both teachers and peers but do not differ from nondisabled peers in actual…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Education, Interaction, Mainstreaming
Promoting Interactions among Preschoolers with and without Disabilities: Effects of a Buddy Skills-Training Program.
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English, Kris; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1997
A study of four children with disabilities and six children without disabilities in an integrated preschool investigated the effects of pairing children with disabilities with trained peers for school activities and teaching interaction skills to all the children. Results found interactions between the children significantly increased after…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Inclusive Schools, Interaction, Interpersonal Communication
Integrating Handicapped Students into the Mainstream.
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Johnson, David W.; Johnson, Roger T. – Exceptional Children, 1980
The article outlines practical strategies based on a theoretical model and research support for establishing constructive interaction among mainstreamed handicapped and nonhandicapped students. (SBH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Exceptional Child Research
Toward Integration in the Mainstream.
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Hoben, Mollie – Exceptional Children, 1980
Under a research and development project entitled Reducing Isolation in the Mainstream, classroom teachers who had hearing impaired or vision impaired students in their classes were recruited to join special educators in investigating how to promote integration of handicapped students. (SBH)
Descriptors: Classroom Design, Cooperation, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Strategies That Promote Social Relations among Elementary Students with and without Severe Disabilities in Inclusive Schools.
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Salisbury, Christine L.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1995
This study examined strategies used by 18 general education teachers to promote positive relationships between elementary students with and without moderate to severe disabilities in inclusive classrooms. Five strategies were identified: active facilitation of social interactions, empowering children, building a sense of community, modeling…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Disabilities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers