- Collection:
- Atlanta University and Clark Atlanta University Theses and Dissertations
- Title:
- A resource unit on language arts designed for educable mentally retarded children on the intermediate level, 1966
- Creator:
- Gross, Barbara M.
- Date of Original:
- 1966-08-01
- Subject:
- Degrees, Academic
Dissertations, Academic - Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- theses
dissertations - Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- The basic philosophy underlying the education of the mentally retarded is no different from that recognized for all children. The fundamental aim of all education is to teach children to live wisely and well in the environment in which they may find themselves. The realization of this fundamental aim of education as applied to retarded children requires that in curriculum adjustment emphasis be placed upon: (a) Education in keeping with the capacities, limitations and interests of each child; (b) education for some participation in the world's work; (c) education for healthful living and wholesome social experiences. The application of these principles demand that specific objectives be formulated for the mentally retarded that are of a much simpler and more practical nature than those which can be used with normal pupils. Physical efficiency, happy social relationships, wise use of leisure time, earning capacity, ability to spend wisely, and acceptance of home and community responsibilities are of major importance. These should all be interpreted in the light of the limited sphere of activities which most retarded children will experience in adult life. The need of educating each child in keeping with his capacities, limitations, and interests is almost axiomatic. While this philosophy applies to all children, it becomes more imperative in dealing with the mentally retarded pupils because their limitations are greater and their interests are less varied and less extensive than those of normal children. It is unfortunate to see the mentally retarded child drilled repeatedly on matters in which he has no interest, on matters which are beyond his capacity to understand, and on matters with which he has little if any prospect of ready association in ordinary life.
Degree type: thesis
Degree name: Master of Arts (MA)
Department: School of Education - Metadata URL:
- http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12322/cau.td:1966_gross_barbara_m.pdf
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
- Rights:
-
