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Standard social studies programs modified for mentally normal students are ineffective for educable mentally retarded students, necessitating specially designed, teacher-created curricula to prepare them for independent adult living. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to determine how to effectively teach social studies to children with special needs for independent adult living.

May 20, 2026Education and training of the mentally retarded

Social Studies: Problem or Opportunity?

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LJLaura J. JordanGriffin Hospital

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Randomized trial evaluates curriculum modifications in social studies for children with special needs, suggesting improvements for effective teaching.

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The aim is to determine how to effectively teach social studies to children with special needs for independent adult living.
Evaluated effectiveness of teacher-designed social studies program.
Proposed modifications tailored for children with mental retardation.
Provided criteria for assessing educational materials.
Identified limitations of standard curricula for children with special needs.
Suggested specific changes that could enhance program effectiveness.

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Laura J. Jordan (1966) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0d4e9df03e14405aa99c6b https://doi.org/10.1177/001312376600100204

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Randomized trial evaluates curriculum modifications in social studies for children with special needs, suggesting improvements for effective teaching.

Social Studies: Problem or Opportunity?

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Social Studies: Problem or Opportunity?

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