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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Reading Recovery Teachers Discuss Reading Recovery: A Qualitative Investigation
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Serry, Tanya; Rose, Miranda; Liamputtong, Pranee – Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 2014
Reading Recovery is an early intervention program used around the world for at-risk readers. Developed at a time when constructivist principles dominated educational philosophy, its efficacy has caused debate and division over the last three decades. This qualitative study employed in-depth interviews and observations to explore 10 Reading…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, At Risk Students, Teacher Attitudes, Reading Teachers
A Randomised Control Trial of a Tier-2 Small-Group Intervention ("MiniLit") for Young Struggling Readers
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Buckingham, Jennifer; Wheldall, Kevin; Beaman, Robyn – Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 2012
The response-to-intervention model is predicated upon increasingly intensive tiers of instruction. The aim of the present study was to examine the efficacy of a Tier-2 small-group literacy intervention ("MiniLit") designed for young readers who are still struggling after experiencing whole-class initial instruction. A total of 22 students in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Response to Intervention, Small Group Instruction, Reading Difficulties
Confessions and Reflections of the Black Sheep of the Learning Disabilities Field
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Siegel, Linda S. – Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 2012
The educational systems in all countries have failed to adequately address the problems of students with learning disabilities. Antisocial behaviour, homelessness, mental health problems and even suicide are a result. This article will explore the reasons for this state of affairs. One of the major reasons is excessive reliance on testing without…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Testing, Intelligence Quotient, Dyslexia
Early Identification of Young Struggling Readers: Preliminary Benchmarks for Intervention for Students in Years One and Two in Schools in New South Wales
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Reynolds, Meree; Wheldall, Kevin; Madelaine, Alison – Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 2011
It is now widely acknowledged that early intervention programs should be provided for young students who are experiencing difficulty in learning to read. It is important, therefore, to have efficient ways of identifying students who are most in need of intervention. The aim of this study was to establish preliminary performance benchmarks to…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Identification, Foreign Countries, Grade 1
Components of Effective Early Reading Interventions for Young Struggling Readers
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Reynolds, Meree; Wheldall, Kevin; Madelaine, Alison – Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 2010
Although the importance of intervening to assist young struggling readers is widely accepted and many interventions have been developed to meet this need, research has not yet established that there is an effective and low-cost option for schools. Reviews of research into beginning reading provide guidance about what needs to be included in an…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Beginning Reading, Emergent Literacy, Reading Difficulties
Early Childhood Education of Children with Specific Language Impairments
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Barrett, Emma; Hammond, Lorraine – Australian Journal of Learning Difficulties, 2008
Early intervention for children with specific language impairment by teachers with experience in supporting their needs is critical to language acquisition. In Western Australia this small number of children are catered for in designated settings with specialised teachers. The length of time that these children are able to access intensive…
Descriptors: Early Intervention, Early Childhood Education, Language Impairments, Foreign Countries