The purpose of this study was to investigate peer relationship of the mainstreamed handicapped children in regular classrooms. To achieve this purpose, the following study topics were selected.
First, In sociometric status, are there any differences ...
The purpose of this study was to investigate peer relationship of the mainstreamed handicapped children in regular classrooms. To achieve this purpose, the following study topics were selected.
First, In sociometric status, are there any differences between normal children and the mainstreamed hamdicapped children in regular classrooms?
Second, How are the effect of background factors(sex, grade, handicape type) on peer relationship of the handicapped children in regular classrooms?
Third, How are the effect of spcial class factors(entrance term, class formation type) on prier relationship of the handicapped children in regular classrooms?
Fourth, In sociall skill scores, are there any differences between the positive sociometric status group and negative sociometric status group?
The subjects for the study were 814 children from 2th grade to 6th grade consistings of 768 normal children and 76 mainstreamed handicapped children in regular classrooms.
For statistical analysis of the data, X2 s statistics and T-test was operated.
The major finding of the study were;
First, The handicapped children recieivde more negative nomination and fewer positive nomination than normal children.
Second, Significan difference were found between the learning disorder children and mental retarded children. Learning disorder children received more positive nomination and fewer negative nomination than mental retarded children.
Third, Significan difference were found between the under 2 years children and over 2 years children in entrance term. Under 2 years children received more positive nomination and fewer negative nomination than over 2 years children.
Fourth, In the social skill scores, no significan difference were found between the positive sociometric status group and negative sociometric status group. But in the cooperative skill scores, significan difference were found between the positive sociometric status group and negative sociometric status group. The positive sociometric status group received more cooperative skill scores than negative sociometric status group.