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Direct linkAhlström, Karl-Georg – Education Inquiry, 2011
The article analyses the forces behind the establishment and expansion of special education within the Swedish elementary school between 1842, when schooling became compulsory, and the gradual introduction of the experimental comprehensive school in the 1950s. Around the turn of the century, special classes began to replace grade-repeating and…
Descriptors: Special Education, Foreign Countries, Elementary School Students, Slow Learners
Henry, Sharon S. – ProQuest LLC, 2013
The purpose of this qualitative study was to determine teachers' perceptions about struggling readers who do not qualify for special services, their perceptions of these students' ability to learn to read, and their perceptions of their ability to instruct these students in their general education classrooms. Participants for this study were eight…
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Elementary School Teachers, General Education, Elementary School Students
Burgner, Dawne M. – ProQuest LLC, 2010
Few research studies have been conducted related to students identified as slow learners who are enrolled in general education classes. In this research study, the definition of a slow learner describes the student as one who has "not" been identified as a student with a learning disability. The purpose of this study was to…
Descriptors: Slow Learners, Middle Schools, General Education, Pilot Projects
Times (London) Educational Supplement, 1971
Descriptors: Slow Learners, Special Education
Shaw, Steven R. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2008
Students with intelligence test scores between 70 and 85 frequently fall into the gap between general and special education. Students with borderline intellectual functioning are a large population at-risk for school failure. Recent educational trends (e.g., the use of response to intervention models of special education eligibility,…
Descriptors: Intelligence, Inclusive Schools, Educational Needs, Student Diversity
Download full textTyson, Kenneth L. – 1968
This resource guide, compiled for reference use by teachers, counselors, and other people involved with the vocational guidance and education of slow learners, contains materials selected on the basis of having a direct use for or application to the specified area. While no consistent bibliographical form is used, the following categories have…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Career Guidance, Publications, Resource Materials
Karnes, Merle B. – Todays Educ, 1970
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Language Skills, School Responsibility, Slow Learners
Peer reviewedDobbs, Mary Carolyn – Children Today, 1974
Describes a gardening project undertaken by a junior high school special education class. (SET)
Descriptors: Gardening, Junior High School Students, School Activities, Slow Learners
Foy, Bob – Todays Educ, 1970
A curriculum designed for special education classes is discussed. (DB)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Employment Opportunities, Slow Learners, Special Education
Peer reviewedLeton, Donald A. – Psychology in the Schools, 1972
Descriptors: Ability, Achievement, Factor Analysis, Intelligence Tests
Haffly, John E.; Anger, William P. – Momentum, 1970
Frequently used classifications for the mentally retarded are listed and guidelines for educators dealing with retarded students are presented. (EJS)
Descriptors: Exceptional Persons, Handicapped Children, Mental Retardation, Mild Mental Retardation
LEIGHBODY, GERALD B. – 1967
THE CHARACTERISTICS OF SIX DIFFERENT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS WERE IDENTIFIED TO ASSESS THEIR COMMON FEATURES, INNOVATIONS, AND SUCCESSFUL PRACTICES. THESE PROGRAMS WERE OF A MULTI-OCCUPATIONAL NATURE, DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF SLOW LEARNERS. DATA WERE SECURED BY MEANS OF INTERVIEWS WITH KEY PERSONNEL,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Program Descriptions, Slow Learners, Special Education
Peer reviewedGaynor, John F.; Johnston, Susan – Psychology in the Schools, 1974
The authors report on a study in which a response maze, which is calculated to provide the student with a task of intrinsic interest, is compared with other tasks involving external reinforcement. Six elementary school children are found to prefer the maze over external reinforcers. (RP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Learning Theories, Mental Retardation, Methods Research
Peer reviewedCurtis, Charles K. – Clearing House, 1974
The author presents a model which he feels satisfies the demand by special educators for "concrete" and "real-life" studies and, at the same time, is in accordance with the "Guidelines for the Social Studies" as stated by the NCSS Task Force. (Editor)
Descriptors: Citizenship Responsibility, Course Content, Models, Program Proposals
Peer reviewedKratz, Robert N. – Clearing House, 1969
Descriptors: Learning Experience, Planetariums, Science Education, Science Facilities
