Acquisition of Functional Sight Words in Community-Based Recreation Settings.

Schloss, Patrick J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ503088

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Publication Date: 1995

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Acquisition of Functional Sight Words in Community-Based Recreation Settings.

Schloss, Patrick J.; And Others

Journal of Special Education, v29 n1 p84-96 Apr 1995

Three youths with mental retardation and behavior disorders were taught functional sight words that supported participation in recreation activities in community settings. Direct instruction with in vivo word find activities was demonstrated to be effective in promoting acquisition of functional sight words. Word recognition was maintained at follow-up. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Disorders, Community Programs, Maintenance, Mental Retardation, Multiple Disabilities, Recreational Activities, Sight Vocabulary, Teaching Methods, Vocabulary Development, Word Recognition

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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