The Work-Study Program— A Critical Phase of Preparation

Work-study programs for mentally retarded adolescents, in which retarded youths are trained intensively for adult roles both in the classroom and on the job, are becoming recognized as critically important in the education-habilitation process. Communities without such services cannot adequately pro...

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Published in:Education and training of the mentally retarded 1966-04, Vol.1 (2), p.68-74
Main Author: PECK, JOHN R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult education
Communities
Employment
Intellectual disability
Job training
Secondary school curricula
Special education
Vocational education
Vocational high schools
Work study
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Summary:Work-study programs for mentally retarded adolescents, in which retarded youths are trained intensively for adult roles both in the classroom and on the job, are becoming recognized as critically important in the education-habilitation process. Communities without such services cannot adequately provide the help the retardate needs to bridge the chasm between childhood schooling and adult work responsibilities. This article is devoted to a discussion of the philosophy underlying the work-study approach, as well as examples from Wisconsin, Texas, and Alabama on studies of the method. Work-study develops three important dimensions: vocational skills, sociocivic responsibility, and self-image.
ISSN:0013-1237