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Peer reviewedMolfese, Dennis L.; Molfese, Victoria J.; Kelly, Spencer – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2001
This article provides an introduction to the use of event-related potential (ERP) approaches to study language processes. First, a brief history of the emergence of this technology is presented, followed by definitions, a theoretical overview, and a practical guide to conducting ERP studies. Examples of language studies that use this technique are…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Clinical Diagnosis, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedGerber, Paul J.; Popp, Patricia A. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2000
This article contains a series of recommendations to improve collaborative teaching culled from interviews with administrators, teachers, parents, and students from 10 schools. General recommendations addressing service delivery, administrative, and communication issues are included, along with training recommendations for new and indirectly…
Descriptors: Cooperating Teachers, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Peer reviewedEvans, Larry D. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1996
This article provides the equations necessary to derive a single composite score based on two achievement scores measuring the same discrepancy area in students with learning disabilities. Also provided are the equations necessary to determine the composite score's reliability and its correlation with an IQ score. (CR)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Correlation, Elementary Secondary Education, Equations (Mathematics)
Peer reviewedPoggio, John P.; Salkind, Neil J. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1979
The article critically appraises and reviews a selected group of nine observational instruments commonly used to assess activity level (and in particular, hyperactivity) in young children, and provides an annotated bibliography of 13 newer or less popular instruments. (DLS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Behavior Rating Scales, Clinical Diagnosis, Hyperactivity
Peer reviewedMorrison, Gale M.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1985
Sources of variability in identification of children for learning disabilities include teacher bias, peer tolerance, socioeconomic status, and assessment variability. Implications of these variables for research design and sampling are noted. (CL)
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Learning Disabilities, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedHarber, Jean R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1981
This article suggests ways in which the consumer of educational research can critically evaluate research reports in terms of sample and methodology, design and statistical treatment, and results and interpretation. The reader is alerted to sources of deliberate and nondeliberate bias and to fallacious use and/or interpretation of statistics.…
Descriptors: Critical Reading, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedNeal, Caroline – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1984
The article discusses the characteristics of holistic teachers, noting that such teachers respect children's learning capacities to help learning happen. She suggests that holistic teachers are children who have managed to grow up still learners. (CL)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Elementary Secondary Education, Holistic Approach, Teacher Characteristics
Peer reviewedOsgood, Robert L. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1984
The article reviews the origins of the intelligence testing movement in the U.S., discusses the difficulties inherent in measuring intelligence, and considers alternatives to current LD identification procedures. (CL)
Descriptors: Disability Identification, History, Intelligence, Intelligence Tests
Peer reviewedMoses, Nelson; Papish, Marion Alexis – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1984
The paper argues that the criterion form-referenced (CFR) concept contradicts the philosophy and definition of mainstreaming, whereas a cognitive conceptualization constitutes a more appropriate framework for designing and assessing mainstreaming. Learning from a cognitive perspective that emphasizes self-regulation is reviewed. Specific examples…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewedOkolo, Cynthia M.; Sitlington, Patricia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1988
The article reviews studies on vocational adjustment of the learning disabled as well as current practices and concludes that secondary programs should provide six types of vocationally relevant activities including: occupational awareness/exploration, vocational assessment, instruction in job-related academic skills, instruction in job-related…
Descriptors: Career Education, Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewedMaheady, Larry; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1988
The article focuses on the role of peer-mediated instructional approaches in improving the academic and social performance of secondary learning-disabled students. Two peer-teaching programs, Classwide Peer Tutoring and Classwide Student Tutoring Teams, are described. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Instructional Effectiveness, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedMcNutt, Gaye – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The author introduces 10 articles on language arts and learning disabilities (LD) and presents evidence for her contention that reading should be viewed within the context of a general model of language. For related information see EC 132 759-768. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts, Learning Disabilities, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedHarber, Jean R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The paper explores several issues which effect the accurate assessment of language and reading disorders and, thus, of discrepancy between expected potential and actual achievement. For related information see EC 132 758-768. (Author)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disability Identification, Evaluation Methods, Language Handicaps
Peer reviewedPoteet, James A. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The article presents an approach to informal assessment of written expression which allows the teacher to determine the skills acquired and correctly used by the student, the skills needing remediation, and the skills to be introduced. For related information see EC 132 758-767. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Informal Assessment, Language Skills, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedCarlson, Steven A.; Silverman, Rita – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1986
The authors view microcomputers as an important but as yet limited instructional technology. Guidelines are offered for deciding when and how computer assisted instruction should be used, emphasizing the teacher's role as decision maker and instructional manager. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
