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ERIC Number: EJ312773
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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The Making of a Special "Oliver!"
Beall, Lee
Music Educators Journal, v71 n6 p30-32 Feb 1985
How trainable mentally handicapped high school students very successfully adapted Charles Dickens's novel "Oliver Twist" into a musical play is described. The project, which involved the entire school as well as the community, shows that handicapped people are capable of artistic endeavors and growth when given the proper environment. (RM)
Descriptors: High Schools, Interdisciplinary Approach, Mild Mental Retardation, Moderate Mental Retardation, Music Activities, Music Education, Program Descriptions, School Community Relationship, Self Esteem
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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