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Pressley, Michael; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1996
The constructivist educational theory of instructional scaffolding, where a teacher provides support to students on an as-needed basis and decreases support as the student's competence grows, is evaluated. Scaffolding is seen as being only one part of effective instruction for students with learning or other disabilities. Limitations to the…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Principles, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
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Pressley, Michael; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1995
This study reviews research indicating that specific instruction in reading comprehension strategies is effective in improving comprehension for students, including those with learning disabilities. The reading strategies of highly competent readers are identified, and effective application of transactional strategies instruction with weak…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Intervention, Learning Disabilities
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Pressley, Michael; Rankin, Joan – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1994
This literature review contends that whole-language approaches to reading are not well supported by scientific analyses of reading and reading instruction. The paper argues that whole language is not the preferred approach of outstanding primary and special education teachers, who favor instruction which balances decoding instruction and…
Descriptors: Decoding (Reading), High Risk Students, Literacy Education, Primary Education