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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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Lund, Ingrid – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2014
This study examines and discusses dropping out of school related to adolescents with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD). It is based on in-depth interviews of 10 adolescents between the ages of 16 and 20, three girls and two boys with internalised problems, and two girls and three boys with extroverted behavioural problems.…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Adolescents, High School Students, Emotional Problems
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Ferrier, Jonathan; Horne, Joanna; Singleton, Chris – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2013
Factors affecting the free writing speed of 11-year-old students were investigated using the Group and Individual Assessment of Handwriting Speed. Intelligence, gender, legibility and whether the student has special educational needs or speaks English as an additional language were all found to impact on writing speed to a significant extent. In…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preadolescents, Secondary School Students, Intelligence Differences
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Arnaiz, Pilar; Martinez, Rogelio; de Haro, Remedios; Escarbajal, Andres – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2013
In this paper, we present an analysis of the implementation of measures of attention to diversity for students with special educational support needs studying Compulsory Secondary Education (12-16 years) in the Region of Murcia, Spain. Our aim is to learn about the organisational and curricular structures implemented in five secondary education…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Special Needs Students, Student Diversity, Secondary School Students
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Fareo, Dorcas Oluremi; Ojo, Olakunbi Olubukola – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2013
Facilities have a great impact on academic performances of students, and inadequate facilities translate to poor performance. The study examined the availability and convenience of the facilities that were provided to students with special educational needs in mainstreamed schools. It ascertained the qualifications of teachers teaching in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Disabilities, Assistive Technology, Educational Facilities
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Corn, Jenifer; Tagsold, Jennifer T.; Argueta, Rodolfo – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2012
To better understand the growing trend of 1:1 learning, researchers conducted an evaluation of a laptop initiative in 18 North Carolina high schools. The goal of the study was to provide information about the value of the initiative to enhance student learning, as well as to identify challenges to the successful implementation of 1:1 programs,…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Special Needs Students, Focus Groups, Reading Ability
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Locke, Jill; Ishijima, Eric H.; Kasari, Connie; London, Nancy – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2010
By definition, children with autism have poor peer relationships despite age and ability. When children enter adolescence, social problems typically worsen and feelings of loneliness and isolation may emerge. Thus, the overarching goal of the current study is to examine the social-emotional relationships of adolescents with autism and their…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Inclusive Schools, Autism, Friendship
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Derrington, Chris – Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs, 2005
This paper draws on a recent and unique longitudinal study of Gypsy Traveller students in fifteen local education authorities in England. Gypsy Traveller students are less likely to complete secondary education than any other minority ethnic group and it is estimated that up to 12 000 young Travellers in England are not registered at any secondary…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Ethnic Groups, School Districts, Foreign Countries