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The aim was to compare the effects of structural and natural language during direct instruction for teaching color and shape concepts to children with moderate mental retardation.

May 22, 2026Education and training in mental retardation and developmental disabilities

Comparing The Effects Of Structural And Natural Language Use During Direct Instruction With Children With Mental Retardation

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The aim was to compare the effects of structural and natural language during direct instruction for teaching color and shape concepts to children with moderate mental retardation.
Adapted alternating treatments design was utilized.
Eight children with mental retardation participated, receiving individual instruction.
Four children focused on color concepts while four focused on shape concepts.
Natural language use was as effective or more effective than structural language use.
Findings suggest that modifying verbal interactions during instruction could enhance learning in children with mental retardation.

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Randomized trial compares natural and structural language effectiveness in teaching children with mental retardation, suggesting language modification for teachers.

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Kırcaali-İftar et al. (1998) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a0ff38cd674f7c03778c463 https://doi.org/10.1177/107939179803300408

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Randomized trial compares natural and structural language effectiveness in teaching children with mental retardation, suggesting language modification for teachers.

Comparing The Effects Of Structural And Natural Language Use During Direct Instruction With Children With Mental Retardation

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Comparing The Effects Of Structural And Natural Language Use During Direct Instruction With Children With Mental Retardation

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