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Download full textMinnesota Univ., Minneapolis. Inst. on Community Integration. – 1994
Two brief papers provide reasons to support self-determination for students with disabilities, with one paper written from the perspective of educators and one written from the parents' perspective. Each paper discusses 11 benefits of self-determination, including: (1) personal control, (2) motivation, (3) prosocial behaviors, (4) self-awareness,…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Motivation
Harwell, Joan M. – 2001
The 16 chapters of this comprehensive guide to teaching students with learning disabilities cover the following topics: (1) an overview of the field of learning disabilities (characteristics, causes, prevalence, prognosis, and resources); (2) research in the field of learning disabilities (how the brain works, how children learn); (3) relevant…
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Family Role
Ellis, William, Ed. – Their World, 1993
This 1993 edition offers 23 papers on various aspects of learning disabilities, presented in four sections on: (1) social and emotional dimensions of learning disabilities, (2) creative environments for students with learning disabilities, (3) thoughts for parents, and (4) thinking about college. Articles include, among others: "Building Strength…
Descriptors: Child Rearing, College Bound Students, College Preparation, Creative Development
Behm, Mary; Behm, Richard – 1994
Presented in both Spanish and English, this guide for a parent involvement meeting is designed to help teachers and parents explore specific strategies to motivate children to become better readers and learners. The guide contains material necessary to conduct a 1- or 1.5-hour session on motivational techniques that parents can use at home with…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Motivation Techniques, Parent Education
