Using Books to Change Attitudes toward the Handicapped among Third Graders.

Beardsley, Donna A.

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Publication Date: 1981

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Using Books to Change Attitudes toward the Handicapped among Third Graders.

Beardsley, Donna A.

Journal of Experimental Education, v50 n2 p52-55 Win 1981-82

Effects of selected reading materials on third graders' acceptance of peers who had handicaps as specified by P.L. 94-142, and were receiving special services, were investigated. Results showed that attitudes were better toward the nonhandicapped on both pre- and posttests, and that bibliotherapy had little effect on attitudes. (Author/GK)

Descriptors: Attitude Change, Attitudes toward Disabilities, Bibliotherapy, Books, Childrens Literature, Disabilities, Fiction, Grade 3, Mainstreaming, Peer Acceptance, Primary Education, Student Attitudes

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