Evaluated were three analysis strategies for evaluating instructional treatments: univariate ANOVAs (a one-factor analysis of variance for each criterion); repeated measures ANOVA (a two-factor analysis in which the criteria become the second factor); and multivariate ANOVA (a one-factor analysis in which the criteria are considered…

Reviewed is the California Preschool Social Competency Scale intended for use with children 2 years 6 months through 5 years 6 months of age. (DB)

Responding to J. Lerner's article on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities (EC 081 334) the author suggests that Lerner fails to distinguish between corrective reading and remedial reading, misunderstands learning disabilities as including only learning problems with neurological bases, and misconstrues task analysis…

In response to J. Lerner's article (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities, the author distinguishes between reading problems and reading disability, suggests that there are many differences within each field, and notes the compatibility of remedial practices even though theoretical concepts are…

In response to J. Lerner's article (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities (LD), the author stresses that the essential role of the LD specialist is that of an educator. (DB)

In response to J. Lerner's paper (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities, the author regrets Lerner's failure to consider such questions as whether resources are being wasted supporting training programs in both areas and whether the target population of failing readers is the same for both disciplines.…

In response to J. Lerner's paper (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities, the author suggests that differences be minimized by using behavioral terms to describe learning problems, using task analysis to pinpoint both the whats and hows of teaching, and developing interdisciplinary training programs. (DB)

In response to J. Lerner's paper (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities, the author stresses the importance of a developmental view of reading based on the theories and findings of J. Piaget. (DB)

In response to J. Lerner's paper (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of reading and learning disabilities, the author questions Lerner's logic in some of the distinctions made and the definitions provided. (DB)

In rebuttal to seven responses to a paper (EC 081 334) on differences between the fields of learning disabilities and reading, the author notes the disagreement among the respondents as to points of overlap and difference, and reaffirms that two fields of study continue to exist. (DB)

Seventy-two blind braille students in grades 4 through 12 were given map reading tasks on tactile pseudomaps which either contained texture (noisy map) or didn't (noise-free map). (DB)