The Effects of Teacher-Implemented Language Instruction within Free Time Activities.

Hemmeter, Mary Louise; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ534099

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Publication Date: 1996

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The Effects of Teacher-Implemented Language Instruction within Free Time Activities.

Hemmeter, Mary Louise; And Others

Education and Training in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, v31 n3 p203-12 Sep 1996

This study investigated the effectiveness of teacher-implemented naturalistic language intervention within play activities for four elementary students with moderate mental disabilities. While students showed significant increases in numbers of spontaneous language targets used during the intervention condition, they demonstrated minimal maintenance and generalization afterwards. (Author/PB)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Generalization, Incidental Learning, Instructional Effectiveness, Intervention, Language Acquisition, Maintenance, Moderate Mental Retardation, Play, Teaching Methods, Transfer of Training

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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