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Gersten, Russell – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2005
This article is intended to supplement a published research report (Gersten, Baker, Smith-Johnson, Dimino, & Peterson, in press) on an instructional intervention study by discussing some of the behind-the-scenes issues that typically do not appear in a published research report. In particular, I discuss how use of design experiments helped shape…
Descriptors: Research Design, Research Reports, Intervention, Experimental Curriculum
Jitendra, Asha K. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2005
In this commentary, I summarize my own research with colleagues to affirm Dr. Gersten's call for considering design experiments prior to conducting intervention research. I describe how design experiments not only can inform teaching and the learning of innovative approaches, but also hold the promise of effectively bridging the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Research, Theory Practice Relationship, Research Design
Palincsar, Annemarie Sullivan – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2005
In this response, I advocate for the value of considering theory in the design-based research that Gersten describes in Behind the Scenes of an Intervention Research Study. I argue that such an emphasis: is consistent with the literature on design experiments, is integral to advancing knowledge building within domains, serves to advance the work…
Descriptors: Research Design, Learning Disabilities, Theories, Research Methodology
Graham, Steve – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2005
Developing, conducting, and sharing the results of a good intervention study is a challenging task, requiring considerable effort and expertise. I offer my reflections on this enterprise, commenting on the need for studying complex interventions, using multiple methodologies. I also argue that such research should be theoretically grounded and,…
Descriptors: Intervention, Educational Research, Learning Disabilities, Research Design
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Stone, C. Addison – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2002
This commentary on four studies on instructional discourse highlights the possible reasons for variations in instructional engagement within and across the studies, discusses the challenges to engaging student with learning disabilities in discipline-based instruction, and stresses the value for the learning disabilities field of greater attention…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Discourse Analysis, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education
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Wong, Bernice Y. L. – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2003
General and specific issues of the risk and resilience framework in the social development of children with learning disabilities include: (1) integrating current research with prior related studies; (2) measurement problems; (3) more differentiation regarding gender and severity of learning disabilities; (4) potential risk and protective factors;…
Descriptors: Child Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning Disabilities
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Wiener, Judith – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2003
This response to a paper on risk and resilience models in learning disabilities research supports this framework for research and practice with regard to the social and emotional functioning of children with learning disabilities. Research is urged to address the effect of family functioning and parenting, peer victimization, and the interaction…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Competence
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Margalit, Malka – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2003
In response to a paper on risk and resilience models in learning disabilities research, this article supports the original author's clarification of conceptual inconsistencies and emphasizes two mediating factors within the third wave of resilience research: the critical role of emotions and the importance of reciprocity in relations with both…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development
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Cosden, Merith – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2003
In response to a paper on risk and resilience models in learning disabilities (LD) research, this article supports the author and suggests areas of research, especially identification of risk and protective factors in children with LD. Application to analysis of friendship strategies is described. Also noted is longitudinal research to identify…
Descriptors: Child Development, Child Rearing, Children, Elementary Secondary Education
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Donahue, Mavis L.; Pearl, Ruth – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2003
This paper urges researchers in learning disabilities not to embrace the risk/resilience framework without rigorous consideration of four issues: the meaning of risk and resilience factors; how to characterize learning disabilities as risk factors; just what the risk is; and how this framework may guide intervention efforts. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Intervention
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Bryan, Tanis – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2003
In response to a paper on risk and resilience models in learning disabilities research, this article suggests two factors that render this framework appealing to special education researchers: its optimistic empowering nature as the trainability of identified resilience factors is assumed and its emphasis on factors external to the individual that…
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
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Boudah, Daniel J.; Lenz, B. Keith – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2000
This article contends that educational researchers need to realize that the research process itself is an unregarded intervention beyond any intentional treatment effects or secondary effects on the research participants or other stakeholders. Implications are discussed for conducting and reporting experimental and qualitative research to increase…
Descriptors: Action Research, Classroom Research, Educational Research, Experimental Groups
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Gersten, Russell – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2001
This essay begins by discussing the current cynicism regarding the usefulness of research-based strategies in the field of education. Using examples of high-quality research that utilizes diverse methodologies, a framework is presented for thinking about various types of research and their implications. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Research Methodology
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Coyne, Michael D.; Kame'enui, Edward J.; Simmons, Deborah C. – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2001
This article addresses two sets of organizing principles to guide prevention and intervention in beginning reading: (1) the complexity in our alphabetic writing system, and (2) the complexity in our schools. The first set is related to instructional design, while the second set is related to a schoolwide model. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Alphabets, Beginning Reading, Educational Principles, Elementary Education
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Deshler, Donald D.; Schumaker, Jean B.; Lenz, B. Keith; Bulgren, Janis A.; Hock, Michael F.; Knight, Jim; Ehren, Barbara J. – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2001
Three factors tied with secondary student success in content-area reading are demonstrated: validated teacher-focused and student-focused interventions, integrated and comprehensive service delivery systems, and well-designed, data-based professional developmental programs. The key role that school administrators play in ensuring each of the…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Inservice Teacher Education, Learning Disabilities, Postsecondary Education