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Manual of the Course of Study, Bancroft Training School for Mentally Subnormal Children, Haddonfield, N. J (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Practical methods for teaching subnormal children to reach their full potential.
This edition presents a structured approach to education that treats each child as an individual, combining physical training, sensory development, and memory work to draw out the mind within the body. It emphasizes patience, small class sizes, and tailored activities that align with each child’s needs.
The content is organized around key areas such as early and elementary training, objective learning through the senses, and the role of play in education. It covers how to develop coordination, perception, attention, and emotional readiness, with clear guidance on setting up environments that support growth. Readers will find step‑by‑step ideas for activities, room layouts, and routines designed to keep learners engaged and progressing over time.- Individualized training plans that start with basic actions and gradually introduce more complex tasks
- Sensory and motor development exercises, plus techniques to sustain attention and reduce fatigue
- Structured, teacher‑led activities in areas like kindergarten, manual arts, and music that reinforce learning
- Practical examples of rewards, demonstrations, and error‑tolerant approaches that encourage persistence
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed course of study for training subnormal children, outlining specialized methods and modifications to meet their unique needs. The author argues that these children possess mental capabilities equal to normal children, and that training should focus on drawing out their inner potential through physical development. This book acknowledges the importance of sensory training, advocating mechanical devices and exercises to stimulate the senses and promote neural development. The author explores the concept of visual training, emphasizing the use of standard colors and objects to enhance perception and memory. Auditory training is also discussed, with the use of various instruments and sounds to differentiate quality, intensity, and pitch. The book delves into olfactory and gustatory training, providing exercises to awaken and develop these senses. Tactile training is addressed, exploring pressure, muscle, stereognostic, temperature, and pain senses, with the aim of improving the child's ability to recognize and differentiate stimuli. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive approach to training subnormal children, offering valuable insights into their educational needs and the potential for their development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332838912_0
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