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Peer reviewedBecker, Heather; Schur, Sally – Journal of Special Education Technology, 1986
The paper details advantages of microcomputer-based assessment with moderately and severely handicapped individuals over conventional print instruments. Noted advantages include improved accuracy, less time-consuming, greater flexibility, and the potential for information database development and regional systematic programing. One such…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education, Daily Living Skills, Databases
Ristow, Robert S.; Edeburn, Carl E. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1988
Describes a program to integrate academic skills, life skills, and vocational training into a penal structure to provide optimum success experiences for incarcerated adult males. Discusses the model used to monitor success in the program and the interpersonal skills, cognitive skills, and affective skills developed. (Author)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Affective Behavior, Cognitive Processes, Correctional Education
Download full textReifel, Stuart – 1985
This paper explores children's contributions to the functioning of kindergarten classrooms, arguing that the child's perspective on educational experiences is a valuable source for understanding that experience. Although children are seldom consulted about their experiences, they can provide information about the congruence between the teacher's…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Child Role, Class Activities, Daily Living Skills
Taylor, Paul G. – Adult Literacy and Basic Education, 1978
Defines competency-based adult education as activities providing coping and life skills, functional literacy, mastery learning, external or alternative high school diplomas, and educational credits for life experiences. Discusses activities in relation to federally authorized Adult Basic Education, minimal testing, Adult Performance Level…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Competency Based Education, Daily Living Skills, Experiential Learning
Peer reviewedPatton, James R.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 1996
This article analyzes educational policy for students with mild mental retardation in terms of four important outcomes: (1) successful employment; (2) development of independence; (3) the acquisition of life skills; and (4) successful involvement within the school and community. Inhibitors of successful outcomes are identified, and federal and…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Education Work Relationship, Educational Policy, Employment
Miller, Kathleen S., Ed.; And Others – 1981
Selected papers from the 1980 World Congress of Rehabilitation International Meeting on the participation of disabled people are presented. The papers address the rights of the disabled, the organization and functions of consumer groups, the impact of consumer involvement on rehabilitation and related services, social implications of the consumer…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), Activism, Advocacy
Roessler, Richard T. – 1981
This paper examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings of independent living programs and presents strategies for evaluating such programs. Discussed first are issues in evaluating independent living programs. The evolution of independent living services and the mission and goals of independent living are outlined. Described next are…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Administrative Organization, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities
