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The article aims to address the deficiencies in current curricular strategies for educating mentally retarded children and propose improvements.

Educability Revisited: Curricular Implications for the Mentally Retarded

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Article proposes refined curricular strategies to improve learning for mild and moderate mental retardation, suggesting effective instruction models.

The article aims to address the deficiencies in current curricular strategies for educating mentally retarded children and propose improvements.
Analyzes existing curricular approaches for educating mild and moderately retarded children.
Discusses the need for focused instruction on cognitive abilities and effective learning strategies.
Proposes a study of the ecology of special education to inform curricular changes.
Identifies gaps in typical curricular methods for special education.
Suggests that intensive and focused instruction in learning skills leads to better educational outcomes.
Acknowledges limitations of curricular methods and emphasizes the need for systemic changes.

Winschel et al. (1978) studied this question.

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Article proposes refined curricular strategies to improve learning for mild and moderate mental retardation, suggesting effective instruction models.