Educating the Mildly Retarded: A Review
Document Type
Article
Department or Administrative Unit
Center for Teaching and Learning
Publication Date
3-1972
Abstract
A review of articles and comments emanating from Dunn's (1968) criticisms of the education of the mildly retarded is presented to analyze some of the facets of the current controversy. Many writings prior and subsequent to Dunn's are cited to show a growing disenchantment with the current course of special education and the lack of viable alternatives currently available. The review is concluded with an emphasis on change rather than reaction and on the desire that inappropriate practices be altered rather than abolished as advocated by some writers.
Recommended Citation
Hammons, G. W. (1972). Educating the Mildly Retarded: A Review. Exceptional Children, 38(7), 565–570. https://doi.org/10.1177/001440297203800706
Journal
Exceptional Children
Comments
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Note: The terminology present in this article is a product of its time and may be seen as culturally insensitive by today's standards.