Reprise: Developing Problem-Solving Skills to Enhance Task Persistence of Handicapped Preschool Children

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Title: Reprise: Developing Problem-Solving Skills to Enhance Task Persistence of Handicapped Preschool Children
Language: English
Authors: Karnes, Merle B., Johnson, Lawrence J., Beauchamp, Karen D. F.
Source: Journal of Early Intervention. Sum 2005 27(4):236-246.
Availability: Division for Early Childhood, Council for Exceptional Childhood, 27 Fort Missoula Road, Suite 2, Missoula, MT 59804. Tel: 406-543-0872; Fax: 406-543-0887; e-mail: dec@dec-sped.org; Web site: http://www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/interior.php?mid=2266.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2005
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Preschool Education
Descriptors: Problem Solving, Time on Task, Disabilities, Preschool Children, Skill Development, Instructional Effectiveness, Intervention, Psychomotor Skills
ISSN: 1053-8151
Abstract: This manuscript reports on a preliminary study to examine the effect of teaching problem-solving skills on the task persistence of handicapped preschool children. Ten mildly handicapped children completed a series of lessons in which they were taught to use problem-solving strategies to complete fine motor tasks. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected to determine the effectiveness of these procedures. These data indicated that the intervention had a positive impact on the task persistence of some children and that some children became more systematic in their approach to solving tasks. The implication of these results for structuring tasks for children is discussed.
Abstractor: Author
Entry Date: 2006
Access URL: https://www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/interior.php?mid=2454
Accession Number: EJ735657
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This manuscript reports on a preliminary study to examine the effect of teaching problem-solving skills on the task persistence of handicapped preschool children. Ten mildly handicapped children completed a series of lessons in which they were taught to use problem-solving strategies to complete fine motor tasks. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected to determine the effectiveness of these procedures. These data indicated that the intervention had a positive impact on the task persistence of some children and that some children became more systematic in their approach to solving tasks. The implication of these results for structuring tasks for children is discussed.
ISSN:1053-8151