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ERIC Number: EJ227908
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1980-Feb
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1237
The Basics Movement: What Does It Mean for the Education of Mentally Retarded Students?
Smith, J. David; Dexter, Beverly Liebherr
Education and Training of the Mentally Retarded, v15 n1 p72-74 Feb 1980
Implications of the basics movement for the mentally retarded student are discussed. Among elements of the basics movement are methodology centered on drill, recitation, daily homework and frequent tests, and a ban on innovation. (PHR)
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Mental Retardation, Minimum Competencies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Basics Movement