Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1036219
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 5
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Getting to Know You
Conklin, Kathleen; Olah, Wendy
Phi Delta Kappan, v95 n4 p59-63 Dec 2013-Jan 2014
A specially designed English course at Model High School in suburban Detroit teaches high school students about disabilities in order to increase their knowledge and understanding. It also fosters opportunities for actual interaction with special needs students by training students to be peer mentors.
Descriptors: High School Students, Disabilities, Special Needs Students, Mentors, English Instruction, Interpersonal Relationship, Student Role, Teacher Student Relationship, Problem Solving, Thinking Skills, Learner Engagement, Empathy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Michigan
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