An Intervention Package To Support High School Students with Mental Retardation in General Education Classrooms.

Copeland, Susan R.; Hughes, Carolyn; Agran, Martin; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Fowler, Stephanie E.

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ERIC Number: EJ641086

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Publication Date: 2002

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An Intervention Package To Support High School Students with Mental Retardation in General Education Classrooms.

Copeland, Susan R.; Hughes, Carolyn; Agran, Martin; Wehmeyer, Michael L.; Fowler, Stephanie E.

American Journal on Mental Retardation, v107 n1 p32-45 Jan 2002

The effects of using a multicomponent intervention package to support classroom performance of 4 high school students with mental retardation enrolled in general education classes were investigated. Modification of teacher-assigned worksheets, instruction in assignment completion, self-monitoring, goal evaluation, and including students in setting performance goals resulted in improved performance. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Assignments, High Schools, Homework, Inclusive Schools, Instructional Effectiveness, Mental Retardation, Self Evaluation (Individuals), Self Management, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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