A Study of the Atypical Child and His Status in the Educational Practices of Texas

The purpose of the study is to study child differentiations in their relation to educational growth; to emphasize a greater need, on the part of today's teachers, for constant study of the atypical child in order to determine his developmental needs; to emphasize the importance and desirability...

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Main Author: Althaus, Nellie
Other Authors: Webb, James F.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: North Texas State Teachers College 1948
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Online Access:https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc83384/
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Summary:The purpose of the study is to study child differentiations in their relation to educational growth; to emphasize a greater need, on the part of today's teachers, for constant study of the atypical child in order to determine his developmental needs; to emphasize the importance and desirability of utilizing the talents of the highly endowed pupil; to consider current educational practices in their relation to the added capabilities of superior children; and to emphasize the importance of developing whatever desirable social qualities the mentally retarded child may possess.