An educational psychologist describes achievements and difficulties in instituting a system of special units in ordinary schools as an alternative to special segregated schools for disabled students in rural areas. (CL)

A five-year-old, severely handicapped boy was trained to activate an adapted battery-operated and electronically controlled toy. Training involved the use of verbal and three different types of physical prompts. Among findings were that physical prompting was effective in rapidly establishing the response and the response was later also performed…

Twenty-six mildly hadicapped adolescents were taught via interactive video to respond to a 10-item true/false learning module on budgeting. Results indicated this medium was effective in that significant learning occurred for both groups. However, there were no differences between Ss introduced to the more extended versus the briefer form of…

The need for developing a technology of teaching that equals current sophistication of microcomputer technology is addressed. The importance of principles of learning and behavior analysis is emphasized. Potential roles of stimulus control and precise error analysis in educational program development and in prescription of specific learning…

The article explains the usefulness of PERT (Program Evaluation and Review Technique) in streamlining exceptional student referral processes. With PERT, realistic time and personnel needs can be established, and the status of every referral can be known at all times. The initial step in PERT breaks the process into small manageable units and…

The article extends previous microcomputer software evaluation forms by providing an evaluation instrument based on research-based instructional techniques, providing a step-by-step approach for evaluating software, and adding a student evaluation component to the overall review. (Author/CL)

The author discusses the largely unsatisfied need for education among Gypsy children in England, notes the government's lack of action in the area, discusses the unique problems of mobile families, and urges the development of a clear national vision for the problem. (CL)

A survey of Welsh units for children with learning difficulties revealed that most mainstream teachers preferred not to teach slow learners; that very little antagonism toward slow learners was reported by nondisabled students, staff, and parents; and that only a few schools appeared to have planned a strategy for progressively extending…

The article reviews the theories of R. Feuerstein and his instrumental enrichment curriculum designed to furnish tools for thinking and considers implications for students with learning difficulties. (CL)

An administrator of a British school reviews the advantages and disadvantages of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) as applicable to handicapped students. He suggests that adoption of a common philosophy for all staff involved is central to the IEP's success. (CL)

Results of a survey on the prevalence of behavior problems in Gwynedd (Wales) are presented. Among findings were that ability was a relatively strong predictor of behavior problems while sex was not; and that school size and class size were also linked with behavior problems. (CL)

The paper summarizes recommendations from a symposium on research in special education. Topics addressed include research priorities, research organization (funding, management), and dissemination. (CL)

A support teacher for the management of 10 to 14 year olds with emotional/behavior difficulties reviews three major functions of her role: (1) classroom work and visits, (2) liaison and coordination, and (3) inservice training. (CL)

The article reports results of interviews with 91 teachers in schools for students with severe learning difficulties. Findings are reported on teacher experience and training, curriculum, recordkeeping, overall aims, assessments in use, and help from other professions. (CL)

The types of planning and school and classroom organization necessary to mainstream visually impaired students are examined, general teaching suggestions are offered, and modifications to the traditional classroom are suggested. (CL)