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A developmental social studies curriculum tailored to the abilities and interests of educable mentally retarded children enables their social adjustment and self-sufficiency, with its success measured by positive changes in behavior and attitudes. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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The program aims to equip educable mentally retarded children with social skills for better adjustment in various settings.

May 20, 2026Education and training of the mentally retarded

Teaching the Social Studies for Social Living: A Comprehensive Program for Educable Mentally Retarded

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AAAmy A. AllenOhio Department of Education

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Program aims to improve social adjustment and self-sufficiency in educable mentally retarded children, suggesting effective teaching strategies.

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The program aims to equip educable mentally retarded children with social skills for better adjustment in various settings.
Content selected based on social needs and children's understanding.
Focus on developmental learning that grows with the child.
Approaches relate to children's abilities, interests, and experiences.
Success indicated by positive changes in behaviors.
Observed improvements in attitudes towards school and community integration.
Enhanced self-sufficiency in managing daily life and work.

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Amy A. Allen (1967) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4e9df03e14405aa99c60 https://doi.org/10.1177/001312376700200301

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Program aims to improve social adjustment and self-sufficiency in educable mentally retarded children, suggesting effective teaching strategies.

Teaching the Social Studies for Social Living: A Comprehensive Program for Educable Mentally Retarded

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Teaching the Social Studies for Social Living: A Comprehensive Program for Educable Mentally Retarded

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