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Stanton-Chapman, Tina L.; Schmidt, Eric L. – Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities, 2016
The perceptions and beliefs of 303 special education professionals toward currently available playgrounds in their school or community were examined. Survey respondents (a) indicated that their students with a disability could not fully participate in their school or community's playground offerings, (b) discussed the need for a peer buddy program…
Descriptors: Playgrounds, Accessibility (for Disabled), Special Education Teachers, Teacher Attitudes
Hall, Julie – American School & University, 2007
The playground is part of many students' school day, and sometimes the learning environment on the playground can be just as important as that in the classroom. Studies have shown that playtime can provide not only physical benefits, but also emotional, social and cognitive benefits to students. This article describes how to make playgrounds safe.…
Descriptors: Playgrounds, School Safety, Playground Activities, Play