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The central aim is to address the gaps in practicum opportunities within teacher education programs. The program seeks to enhance practical training through direct contact with children.

May 20, 2026Education and training of the mentally retarded

A Practicum Oriented Teacher Education Program

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RARobert M. AndersonUS Forest Service HLHarry A. LittleIllinois State University

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Randomized trial evaluates a teacher education program emphasizing practicum experiences with children, suggesting improved training outcomes.

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The central aim is to address the gaps in practicum opportunities within teacher education programs. The program seeks to enhance practical training through direct contact with children.
Describes a practicum-oriented teacher education program.
Emphasizes significant field experiences with children.
Includes a unique preprofessional practicum experience with trainable mentally retarded children.
Demonstrates improved teacher training through enhanced practicum exposure.
Highlights positive impacts of direct interaction with children on teacher preparedness.

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Anderson et al. (1968) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4e9df03e14405aa99c49 https://doi.org/10.1177/001312376800300205

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Randomized trial evaluates a teacher education program emphasizing practicum experiences with children, suggesting improved training outcomes.

A Practicum Oriented Teacher Education Program

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A Practicum Oriented Teacher Education Program

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