A Pedagogy of Control: Worksheets and the Special Needs Child.

Lesley, Mellinee

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ERIC Number: EJ671272

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2003

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A Pedagogy of Control: Worksheets and the Special Needs Child.

Lesley, Mellinee

Language Arts, v80 n6 p444-52 Jul 2003

Considers how a worksheet-driven curriculum violates the literacy rights and learning potential of special needs children. Discusses the developmental appropriateness of worksheets and outlines 11 reasons why there are problems with using worksheets for children with special needs, and in many cases, any young child. Presents some alternatives to worksheets. (SG)

Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Instructional Improvement, Literacy, Preschool Education, Special Needs Students, Student Needs, Worksheets

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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