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Constructivistic Math Instruction for Diverse Learners.
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Mercer, Cecil D.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1996
The use of constructivism in mathematics instruction for regular and special education students, including those with learning disabilities, is explored. Issues addressed include the explicit-to-implicit continuum of constructivism, perceptions of constructivism relating to teachers and students, the setting demands of a constructivistic learning…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness
Developing Fluency with Basic Number Facts: Intervention for Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Garnett, Katherine – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1992
Insights from both cognitive psychology and learning disabilities intervention research are presented to improve understanding of the processes by which number fact fluency develops. Discussion includes assessment guidelines and learning strategies such as counting all, counting on, and alternative groupings. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Computation
Spelling Interventions: A Review of Literature and Implications for Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities.
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Gordon, Jane; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1993
This article reviews 17 spelling intervention studies for students with learning disabilities and provides implications for improved spelling instruction in the areas of error imitation and modeling, unit size, modality, computer-assisted instruction, peer tutoring, and study techniques. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Learning Disabilities
Teaching Techniques for the Learning Disabled/Gifted Student.
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Waldron, Karen A. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
Through a review of the literature, recent research, and implementation results, this article explores teaching methods for use with gifted students with learning disabilities. Methods for application in regular and special classrooms are discussed, including establishment of relationships between home and school life, individualized intervention…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted Disabled, Individualized Education Programs, Intervention
The Use of the Self-Directed Search and the Self-Directed Search Form E with People with Learning Disabilities.
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Taymans, Juliana M. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1991
Two self-administered, self-scored, and self-interpreted career interest inventories used by adolescents and adults are described, the Self-Directed Search and its Form Easy, an adaptation for poor readers. The paper discusses test components, subtests, and theory; gender issues; interpretation; appropriateness; coding discrepancies; and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adults, Career Choice, Career Guidance