Date of Award
Summer 8-1-1964
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Education (MEd)
Department
Education
First Advisor
George L. Sogge
Second Advisor
Stanley A. Dudley
Third Advisor
Dohn A. Miller
Abstract
This study was undertaken to determine if the mentally handicapped child's achievements are higher in subjects and material that are concrete and realistic in nature to the child, rather than the so-called academic subjects based primarily on abstract thinking. Traditionally, most schools have special education classes only in three major academic areas, mathematics, social studies and English. More often than not, these subjects are taught on an academic bases. Industrial arts could be an answer in the search for a suitable curriculum arrangement. Basically the subject matter content and requirements of industrial arts courses are realistic and concrete in nature, which is the fundamental foundation in teaching the mentally handicapped.
Recommended Citation
Chamberlain, Donald E., "A Study of the Educational Achievements of Boys Enrolled in the Special Education Program at McIlvaigh Junior High School, Tacoma, Washington" (1964). Graduate Student Research Papers. 34.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/all_gradpapers/34
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Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Special Education and Teaching Commons