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ERIC Number: EJ639172
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-1079-3917
General Education Students' Perspectives on Their Involvement in a High School Peer Buddy Program.
Hughes, Carolyn; Copeland, Susan R.; Guth, Carol; Rung, Lori L.; Hwang, Bogseon; Kleeb, Gretchen; Strong, Mark
Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v36 n4 p343-56 Dec 2001
A study investigated the perceptions of general education high school students who participated in a structured peer buddy service learning program designed to increase their social interactions with students with severe disabilities. Participants reported having positive attitudes toward their peers with severe disabilities and experienced personal growth. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Friendship, Peer Relationship, Peer Teaching, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Secondary Education, Service Learning, Severe Disabilities, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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