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ERIC Number: EJ632581
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-1096-2506
Mapping Community-based Natural Learning Opportunities.
Dunst, Carl J.; Herter, Serena; Shields, Holly; Bennis, Leslie
Young Exceptional Children, v4 n4 p16-25 Sum 2001
This article explains the use of a community mapping methodology to identify natural learning environments and inclusion opportunities for young children with disabilities. Four steps are discussed: (1) selecting kinds of learning opportunities for mapping; (2) gathering information about community learning sources; (3) developing an informational database; and (4) using the maps to involve children in community learning. (Contains references.) (DB)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Community Resources, Data Collection, Databases, Disabilities, Informal Education, Information Utilization, Learning Activities, Maps, School Community Relationship, Social Integration, Young Children
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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