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Grobecker, Betsey – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2000
This article describes constructivist principles of learning in geometry specific to children's imaginal anticipations in line measurement and fractions. Application with seven sixth grade students with learning disabilities found that students had difficulty coordinating and imagining second-order and higher nested relationships that could be…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Constructivism (Learning), Fractions, Grade 6
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Mercer, Cecil D.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
Teacher perception, test batteries, and single instruments are presented as the major types of procedures for predicting which preschool children are at risk for experiencing school problems. (SBH)
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Evaluation Methods, Identification, Learning Disabilities
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Cawley, John F.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The final segment in a series of three articles presents specific strategies for systematically developing problem-solving experiences for learning disabled students in mathematical curricula. For the other two articles, see EC 114 635 and EC 113 270.
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Divergent Thinking, Learning Disabilities, Problem Solving
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Dunlap, William P.; Brennan, Alison H. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The authors support use of manipulative aids in teaching learning disabled students but caution that the selection and application of a manipulative aid should not be a haphazard process. Guidelines are given for using manipulative aids in teaching students who are experiencing difficulty in mastering mathematical concepts. (Author/SBH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Manipulative Materials, Object Manipulation
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Bachor, Dan G. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The article outlines specific procedures for analyzing student errors and using the information gained as a tool for making appropriate assessment and instructional decisions. (DLS)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Diagnosis, Error Patterns, Evaluation Methods
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Schworm, Ronald W.; Abelseth, Janet L. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1981
The article describes an evaluation procedure that observes the child's ability to use specific learning strategies. By extending on and manipulating initial responses, the procedures help determine the amount of interaction needed to influence a child's performance and identify the kinds of instructional interactions that exercise control over…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Observation
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Spekman, Nancy J.; Roth, Froma P. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1982
An intervention framework for the management of communication disorders in learning disabled children is presented. The model is comprised of three components: communicative intentions (what a speaker wants to convey), presupposition (a speaker's message in relation to specific information needs of a listener), and the social organization of…
Descriptors: Communication Problems, Diagnostic Teaching, Dialogs (Language), Elementary Secondary Education
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Miramontes, Ofelia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
The collection of 15 teaching ideas from teachers of limited English proficient students focus on language skills and include such suggestions as having older students prepare a slide show to illustrate irregular English verbs for younger students and interviewing parents about their traditions. (DB)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts
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Borkowski, John G. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1989
A metacognition model that can help understand general problem-solving deficits in learning disabled students is presented. Two components of metacognition are highlighted: executive processes and attributional beliefs. An educational package combining these components with specific strategy training is illustrated as an approach to improving…
Descriptors: Beliefs, Classroom Techniques, Generalization, Learning Disabilities
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Reid, Greg – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1982
All physical activities incorporate perceptual motor coordination, and physical activities for learning disabled children should provide from among three types of movement outcomes--movement control, movement behavior, or movement experience. Instruction should focus on task analysis, the student's strengths, and success with an appropriate amount…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Movement Education, Perceptual Motor Coordination
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Gray, Richard A. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1981
Twenty-five suggestions are presented for consideration when describing, defining, and assessing learning disabled adults; when designing appropriate instructional and support services for these individuals; and when planning related research. Implications are discussed for elementary and secondary level educators, as well as for those designing…
Descriptors: Adults, Learning Disabilities, Program Development
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Chalfant, James C.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The article describes a teacher support system model to help regular classroom teachers meet the needs of mainstreamed handicapped children. Based on a survey of perceived prerequisite skills and competencies for dealing with learning and behavior disorders, the Teacher Assistance Team concept was developed to provide a day-to-day peer…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Mainstreaming