Modification of attitudes of regular class children towards the handicapped for the purpose of achieving integration |
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| Authors: | Richard L Simpson Nancy E Parrish Janis J Cook |
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| Institution: | 1. University of Kansas U.S.A.;2. Topeka Public Schools, U.S.A.;3. Topeka State Hospital U.S.A. |
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| Abstract: | Two experimental procedures for positively modifying the attitudes of regular classroom children towards the handicapped were conducted. In both studies, curriculum and/or experiences with the handicapped were introduced to randomly selected groups of regular class elementary children. The curriculum consisted of literature, filmstrips, and lectures about handicapped children, while the experiences consisted of controlled integrational activities. The results indicated that the procedures were partially successful in modifying the attitudes of regular class children towards the handicapped. It was concluded that techniques must be developed systematically for achieving more positive attitudes in regular class children if “mainstreaming” is to become an effective educational concept. |
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| Keywords: | Send reprint requests to Dr Richard L Simpson Department of Special Education University of Kansas Kansas City Kansas |
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