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50 Years of ERIC
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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Disabilities from an Insider's Perspective
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Naughton, Jacqueline – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 2011
Brian Schorr is an adult with ADHD. Dr. Gabrielle D'Amato, Ph.D., first diagnosed him with ADHD in 2003 when he was living in Ronkonkoma, New York. His main reason for seeking professional help at that time was that he was unable to understand why he had so many piles of papers in his office, why he kept forgetting things, and why he hated a part…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Personal Narratives, Attention Deficit Disorders, Classroom Techniques
Using Peer Tutors to Overcome Writer's Block.
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Wallace, David L. – Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 1987
Identifies three types of writer's block. Suggests a model using peer tutors to help blocked students overcome the problem. Discusses diagnostic considerations, tutor qualifications, and the importance of clear communication among the student, teacher, and tutor. Emphasizes the importance of relaxed relations between student and tutor. (PAA)
Descriptors: Peer Teaching, Postsecondary Education, Teacher Student Relationship, Writing Apprehension