Fifth Graders' Projected Responses to a Physically Handicapped Classmate.

Randolph, Alice H.; Harrington, Raffaela M.

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ERIC Number: EJ253485

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Publication Date: 1981-Oct

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Fifth Graders' Projected Responses to a Physically Handicapped Classmate.

Randolph, Alice H.; Harrington, Raffaela M.

Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, v16 n1 p31-35 Oct 1981

Elementary students (N=25) responded to an open-ended question as to feelings about a physically disabled child joining their class. The most frequent response was the need to help the handicapped child. Pity or sorrow for loss of a physical function was the second most frequent response. Discusses implications. (RC)

Descriptors: Childhood Attitudes, Children, Educational Environment, Educational Needs, Elementary Education, Emotional Response, Mainstreaming, Physical Disabilities, School Surveys

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