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ERIC Number: EJ370434
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Toward a Metatheory of Learning Disabilities.
Swanson, H. Lee
Journal of Learning Disabilities, v21 n4 p196-209 Apr 1988
This paper provides a rationale for basic research and metatheory development in the field of learning disabilities, outlines the steps and cognitive parameters involved in validating such a metatheory, and discusses integrating the findings of basic research with instructional manipulations and reasons for the poor integration of theory and practice. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities, Models, Research Needs, Research Problems, Research Utilization, Theory Practice Relationship
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers
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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers
Language: English
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Identifiers: Metatheory
Note: For related documents, see EC 202 627-633.