A study of industrial arts activities for educable mentally retarded junior high school youth with implications for guidelines in special industrial arts activities

The purpose of the research was to compare present practices of industrial arts teachers in programs for educable mentally retarded (EMR) youth with those of special education teachers who teach some phase of industrial arts. Secondary purposes of the research were to (1) compare the experience and training backgrounds of the teachers, (2) determine tools and equipment currently used in these programs, and (3) develop a guide in industrial arts activities for teachers in these programs. ..