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Donaldson, Jeffrey B.; Zager, Dianne – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2010
Teachers are often at a loss when considering how to address mathematics difficulties for students with high functioning autism/Asperger's syndrome (HFA/AS). Students may show difficulty remembering operations throughout an equation, organizing information on the page, and comprehending the language in instructions of word problems. These…
Descriptors: Neurological Impairments, Autism, Asperger Syndrome, Nonverbal Communication
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Drakeford, William; Staples, Jeanine M. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2006
This article provides a brief review of the literature on the legal, social, and racial factors that affect and describe minority confinement in the juvenile justice system. To identify appropriate literature, the authors searched electronic resources through the University of Maryland library research system called Research Port. The findings in…
Descriptors: African American Community, Juvenile Justice, Cultural Influences, Youth
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Martin, David S. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1987
A review of the literature suggests classroom techniques for reducing ethnocentrism among deaf and hearing students including providing multiple opportunities for interactions, giving both groups opportunities to discuss openly their reactions to each other, and discussing ways in which all human groups are similar. (DB)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Cultural Differences, Deafness, Elementary Secondary Education
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Scholl, Geraldine T. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1987
This article identifies the visually handicapped population, discusses their special educational needs, and considers the educational program in terms of their assessment, placement, individualized education programs, and needs for educational aids. (CB)
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education
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Peters, Ellen, Ed.; Sindelar, Paul T. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1987
Three instructional approaches have worked well in increasing reading fluency of students with reading difficulties: previewing; hypothesis/test training; and repeated readings. However, it is crucial that students also receive instruction in reading comprehension. (CB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Reading Difficulties, Reading Fluency
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Peters, Ellen, Ed.; Graves, Anne W. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1987
Research based teaching strategies for improving the reading comprehension of mildly handicapped students include identifying learning goals, breaking goals into simpler units, ordering instruction developmentally, and teaching the use of metacognitive strategies for reading. (CB)
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Elementary Education, Learning Strategies, Metacognition
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Kirk, Samuel A. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1987
Two case studies involving preschool children with developmental learning disabilities (one with nystagmus and one with a hearing impairment) point to the need for appropriate ability as well as disability identification and assessment procedures (both had been diagnosed as mentally retarded) the potential of early diagnosis and intervention for…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disability Identification, Educational Diagnosis, Hearing Impairments
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Plata, Maximino; Santos, Sheryl L. – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1981
Issues of bilingual handicapped students are examined through a review of goals, examples of services for physically handicapped and mentally retarded non-English speakers, and a list of considerations in four major areas: appraisal and assessment, placement, decisions, instructional personnel and materials, and physical management. (CL)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Needs, Elementary Secondary Education, Student Evaluation
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Jones, Hazel A.; Rapport, Mary Jane K. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Suggests links from research to practice in key areas of inclusive early childhood education including teachers' knowledge base and beliefs, communication, physical environment, activities and materials, social interactions, and curriculum and instruction. (DB)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Inclusive Schools, Instructional Materials
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Kleinheksel, Karen A.; Summy, Sarah E. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article on using mnemonics with students having learning and behavior problems first offers a case study of a 7th grade student and then describes the letter strategy, the keyword mnemonic method, and the pegword method. Seven steps for implementing mnemonic strategies are offered. An inset reviews the research literature on using mnemonic…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Case Studies, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 7
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Neubert, Debra A. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Reviews trends in curriculum and programs designed to prepare students with disabilities for work and adult roles in the community. Major historical and legislative events in the field of special education since the founding of the Council for Exceptional Children in 1922 are identified and described. A time line notes highlights of special…
Descriptors: Career Education, Curriculum Development, Disabilities, Education Work Relationship
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Vergason, Glenn A.; Anderegg, M. L. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
An analysis of changing terminology in special education notes the influence of social, political, and advocacy forces on phraseology. The history of terms as they reflect social changes, changing views of various professional groups, legislation, and research terminology are described and discussed. (DB)
Descriptors: Advocacy, Disabilities, Educational History, Educational Trends
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Bird, Ken – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
Presents a history of the Council for Exceptional Children that emphasizes the role of its subcouncil, the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE), and its policy and action recommendations. Discussion of the future focuses on the trend toward more inclusionary practices, changes in delivery models, and a more unified educational…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education
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Boyer, Lynn; Mainzer, Richard W. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article summarizes national data on special education teacher characteristics. Data indicate that between 1990 and 1999 the special education teaching force grew by 11% and the students with disabilities population grew by 30%; 63% of special education teachers are licensed for their main assignment; and 86% are white. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Demography, Disabilities, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education
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Sobel, Donna M.; Taylor, Sheryl V.; Anderson, Ruth E. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2003
This article reports on a team effort by faculty from a public school district and an urban university to create an observation tool to be used to evaluate and mentor preservice and inservice teachers' abilities to address issues of classroom diversity. The observation tool is provided, along with implementation suggestions. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Accountability, Classroom Observation Techniques, College School Cooperation, Cultural Awareness
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