The Modification of Educational Equipment and Curriculum for Maximum Utilization by Physically Disabled Persons; Curriculum and Instructional Techniques for Physically Disabled Students. Human Resources Study Number 12.

Overview & Synopsis

Designed to suggest solutions to problems of curricula and instructional techniques for physically disabled children, the text considers the nature of the child and discusses these aspects of curriculum and methods: definitions and objectives; teachers and administrators; time requirements and enrichment; grouping; reading instruction; testing, homework, and teacher's aides; automation; and classroom procedures. The following are also discussed: preschool education; language arts, art, music, physical education, math, and science in kindergarten; primary grades; language arts, math, social studies, and science in upper elementary grades; English, social studies, math, science, business education, and art, photography, puppetry, music, library, physical education, health, home economics, and guidance in secondary education; and extra-curricular activities including field trips and driver education. A summary and implications for future curricular changes are presented. (RJ)