Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ520806
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-0024-9033
Holistic and Reductionist Approaches in Special Education: Conflicts and Common Ground.
MacInnis, Carole
McGill Journal of Education, v30 n1 p7-20 Win 1995
Argues for a dialog between reductionist (task analysis and specific skill training) and holistic (constructing new knowledge through experience) philosophies in special education. Claims exclusive adherence to either approach shortchanges special education students. Discusses specific strengths and weaknesses of both philosophies. (MJP)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style, Educational Objectives, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Approach, Instruction, Learner Controlled Instruction, Mainstreaming, Piagetian Theory, Regular and Special Education Relationship, Social Development, Special Education, Student Role, Teacher Role
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Researchers; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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