ERIC Number: EJ1119493
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
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Teaching Science to Students with Learning and Other Disabilities: A Review of Topics and Subtopics Appearing in Experimental Research 1991-2015
Vavougios, Dionisios; Verevi, Alkistis; Papalexopoulos, Panagiotis F.; Verevi, Crystallia-Ioanna; Panagopoulou, Athanasia
International Journal of Higher Education, v5 n4 p268-280 2016
This article reviews 24 years of research focused on science education for students with learning and other disabilities. Our results are based on 53 articles from 2 relevant databases. We hereby present and discuss the results of the most popular topics investigated, which include: constructivism, exploratory learning, hands-on activities, cross-curricular projects, multiple means of representation, cognitive and social skills, group and peer learning, coursebooks, reading strategies, readability and students' assessment. Our results suggest that topics like teacher education, teacher/researcher co-operation, education policy, school administration and curriculum structure are scatteredly investigated. These experimental approaches and interventions may provide insight into teacher training in higher education and can explain controversial concepts regarding the question of "full inclusion, selective inclusion or excellency."
Descriptors: Science Education, Learning Disabilities, Journal Articles, Constructivism (Learning), Experiential Learning, Inquiry, Hands on Science, Interdisciplinary Approach, Cognitive Processes, Interpersonal Competence, Group Activities, Peer Teaching, Textbooks, Reading Strategies, Readability, Student Evaluation, Teacher Education, Researchers, Teachers, Cooperation, Educational Policy, Educational Administration, Curriculum, Inclusion, Disabilities, Literature Reviews
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