Preparing Teachers of Pupils with Mental Retardation: Changes in Course Offerings from 1970-1990.

Brusca, Rita M.; Montemurro, Theodore J.

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ERIC Number: EJ493055

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Publication Date: 1994

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Preparing Teachers of Pupils with Mental Retardation: Changes in Course Offerings from 1970-1990.

Brusca, Rita M.; Montemurro, Theodore J.

Teacher Education and Special Education, v17 n2 p96-105 Spr 1994

Comparison of typical courses of study from 1970 to 1990 for students preparing to be teachers of pupils with mental retardation found little change in percentage of programs offering a special course on mental retardation; increased percentage of programs offering cross-categorical courses; and decreased percentage of programs requiring joint preparation in special and general education. (Author/DB)

Descriptors: Course Descriptions, Educational Change, Higher Education, Mental Retardation, Noncategorical Education, Preservice Teacher Education, Required Courses, Special Education Teachers, Teacher Education Curriculum

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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