Promoting the Social Acceptance of Young Children with Moderate-Severe Intellectual Disabilities Using Cooperative-Learning Techniques.

Piercy, Maureen; Wilton, Keri; Townsend, Michael

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ERIC Number: EJ653697

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Promoting the Social Acceptance of Young Children with Moderate-Severe Intellectual Disabilities Using Cooperative-Learning Techniques.

Piercy, Maureen; Wilton, Keri; Townsend, Michael

American Journal on Mental Retardation, v107 n5 p352-60 Sep 2002

The effects of a cooperative learning program on the social acceptance of 51 children (ages 6-7) with moderate to severe mental retardation by children without disabilities were examined. Children without disabilities in the cooperative learning program gave the children with disabilities higher peer acceptance ratings, greater popularity indices, and lower social distance ratings. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Communication, Peer Acceptance, Program Effectiveness, Severe Mental Retardation, Social Behavior, Social Desirability

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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