Educating the Retarded Pupil

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Today the mentally retarded, along with other disabled residents of America, are encouraged to live full lives, as well as be educated to the best of their ability. Over the past years the styles, methods and pedagogical strategies for teaching profoundly mentally retarded people have changed dramatically in some areas and remained stationary in others. This paper looks at the history of teaching these special pupils. It examines how these methods have changed and how their needs are catered for in the present educational system.

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"The assessments for students include many tests including standardized IQ tests, achievement tests and vocational assessments. The IEP team then convenes to determine the goals for the school year that the student will try and achieve. The goals are listed in the IEP along with any accommodations that will be needed for the student to attain each goal at the percentage of success that the team has targeted. The accommodations can range from special books and technological assistance to having an aid to assist in their getting through the class each day."

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