Computer-Mediated Instruction for Increasing Regular Education Students' Acceptance of Students with Mental Retardation.

Hammond, Deborah G.; Zucker, Stanley H.; Burstein, Karen Sullivan; DiGangi, Samuel A.

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ERIC Number: EJ558222

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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Computer-Mediated Instruction for Increasing Regular Education Students' Acceptance of Students with Mental Retardation.

Hammond, Deborah G.; Zucker, Stanley H.; Burstein, Karen Sullivan; DiGangi, Samuel A.

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v32 n4 p313-20 Dec 1997

The impact of computer-mediated technology on the preparation of 72 third-graders for inclusive classes was explored. Male students in a computer instruction group out-performed males in control and teacher instruction groups with respect to basic knowledge about students with mental retardation. There were no differences among female students. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Computer Assisted Instruction, Grade 3, Inclusive Schools, Instructional Effectiveness, Knowledge Level, Mainstreaming, Mental Retardation, Peer Acceptance, Peer Relationship, Primary Education, Sex Differences, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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