Special Schools Come in Many Variations

Special Schools

National Special Schools Union

foresee a probable decrease in the number of mental defectives to be dealt with; but thought there were possibilities of a reduction in the number of physical defectives. There was an enormous and gratifying improvement in the conditions under which special education was carried on, and there could be none better than those enjoyed in some parts of Scotland. Mr. McKechnie begged all teachers to...

Why so Many “ Schools ” of Thermodynamics ?

A classification representing some main branches of phenomenological nonequilibrium thermodynamics is discussed. Differences and similarities of these selected branches are explained. Starting out with basic concepts of phenomenological thermodynamics, more developed theories with different back-grounds contributing to contemporary thermodynamics are considered. Because of its vast extent, this...

Games for Learning: Are Schools Ready for What's to Come?

Games Studies is still a relatively new field where much basic research remains to be done. This study asks K-12 teachers about their attitudes towards the use of games for teaching, what factors facilitate their use and what barriers exist? Information about attitudes, and what things assist and prevent the adoption of games in the classroom can help identify areas of need for the development ...

Special Schools and the Education Act

her clear statement on the need of separate schools for children of sub-normal mentality. The case has never before been so well expressed or with such regard for the true facts. As a teacher of much experience with these children I know that the good results achieved are due, first and foremost, to the fact that we have given the children their own school, suited, as the new Education Act says...