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Learning disabilities in german children

Learning disabilities in german children Edith Klasen, Ph.D. 8033 Planegg Mathildestrasse 24 West Germany Introduction There is no uniform German child, no uniform learning disability, no uniform German legislation and certainly no uniform program for learning- disabled children. Thus, it is somewhat difficult to attempt an overview which is neither too detailed nor too general. For greater interest and understanding it might be best to give my subject a framework, that is, to outline the overall picture in which the disabled learner finds himself in Germany. Special Education is but a part of the total educational scene and it in turn is part of a changing society. Without a look at the whole as well as at some major forces influencing education, a description of specific programs might remain more or less meaningless. Frame of Reference Geographic, economic, political, and cultural differences make any sys- tematic comparison between Germany and the U.S. nearly impossible. Yet, many of us go abroad to meet, to exchange views, to observe, to learn .... It must be that by looking over the fence by observing our neighbors' life style-even if we will never share or copy it-we at least find new perspectives for our own ways. West Germany's http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Annals of Dyslexia Springer Journals

Learning disabilities in german children

Klasen, Edith
Annals of Dyslexia , Volume 27 (1): 15 – Jan 1, 1977
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Springer Journals
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1977 the Orton Society, Inc
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0736-9387
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1934-7243
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10.1007/BF02653451
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Edith Klasen, Ph.D. 8033 Planegg Mathildestrasse 24 West Germany Introduction There is no uniform German child, no uniform learning disability, no uniform German legislation and certainly no uniform program for learning- disabled children. Thus, it is somewhat difficult to attempt an overview which is neither too detailed nor too general. For greater interest and understanding it might be best to give my subject a framework, that is, to outline the overall picture in which the disabled learner finds himself in Germany. Special Education is but a part of the total educational scene and it in turn is part of a changing society. Without a look at the whole as well as at some major forces influencing education, a description of specific programs might remain more or less meaningless. Frame of Reference Geographic, economic, political, and cultural differences make any sys- tematic comparison between Germany and the U.S. nearly impossible. Yet, many of us go abroad to meet, to exchange views, to observe, to learn .... It must be that by looking over the fence by observing our neighbors' life style-even if we will never share or copy it-we at least find new perspectives for our own ways. West Germany's

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Published: Jan 1, 1977

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