Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ444507
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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Understanding and Educating Migrant Students.
Platt, John S.; And Others
Preventing School Failure, v36 n1 p41-46 Fall 1991
The characteristics of migrant students that place them at risk educationally are described and reasons for low special education delivery rates are examined. Guidelines for educational intervention are offered, with the goal of increasing migrant children's economic options and opportunities. Three methodologies are recommended: learning strategies, cooperative learning, and whole language. (JDD)
Descriptors: Cooperative Learning, Disadvantaged Environment, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Objectives, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Learning Strategies, Migrant Children, Migrant Education, Migrant Problems, Special Education, Student Characteristics, Teaching Methods, Whole Language Approach
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Guides - Non-Classroom
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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