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ERIC Number: EJ542801
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0040-0599
The Ins and Outs of Special Education Terminology.
Vergason, Glenn A.; Anderegg, M. L.
TEACHING Exceptional Children, v29 n5 p35-39 May-Jun 1997
An analysis of changing terminology in special education notes the influence of social, political, and advocacy forces on phraseology. The history of terms as they reflect social changes, changing views of various professional groups, legislation, and research terminology are described and discussed. (DB)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Disabilities, Educational History, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education, Political Influences, Social Influences, Special Education, Trend Analysis, Vocabulary
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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