The purpose of this research project is to examine three teaching behaviors of mothers who have either a mentally retarded, a physically disabled, or an able-bodied child. The behaviors under investigation are the uses of monitoring, evaluating and rewarding statements. These three teaching behaviors were chosen because they promote independent learning, which facilitates mental growth and academic success. The three teaching behaviors will be recorded for analysis. The coders will be trained to identify clear and unclear monitoring, evaluating and rewarding statements. The coders will also identify and record the children's comprehension clues. The behavioral coding will be used to answer the five research questions regarding parental teaching of mothers with a mentally retarded, physically disabled, or able-bodied child.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD)
Type
Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award (F31)
Project #
5F31HD008250-03
Application #
2673402
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG2-PSF (04))
Program Officer
Hanson, James W
Project Start
1998-09-26
Project End
Budget Start
1998-09-26
Budget End
1999-09-25
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
1998
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Washington
Department
Psychology
Type
Schools of Arts and Sciences
DUNS #
135646524
City
Seattle
State
WA
Country
United States
Zip Code
98195