Passive Visitors or Independent Explorers: Responses of Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties at an Interactive Science Centre.

Brooke, Helen; Solomon, Joan

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ERIC Number: EJ637982

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Passive Visitors or Independent Explorers: Responses of Pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties at an Interactive Science Centre.

Brooke, Helen; Solomon, Joan

International Journal of Science Education, v23 n9 p941-53 Sep 2001

Reports on studies of students with severe learning difficulties and shows that they could, under appropriate conditions, display impressive concentration and curiosity, and often appeared to achieve valuable learning. Describes some of the dilemmas that may arise in developing these kinds of activities for special education. (Contains 35 references.) (Author/YDS)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Informal Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems, Science Activities, Science Instruction, Special Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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