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Meletiadou, Eleni, Ed. – IGI Global, 2022
Inclusivity is a crucial factor in assessment design as fair assessment must reflect the needs of a diverse student body. Assessment practices should also be culturally inclusive and supportive to all students while considering the needs of learners with disabilities and specific learning difficulties. Educational institutions worldwide are…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Inclusion, Student Needs, Students with Disabilities
Sriraman, Bharath, Ed.; Bergsten, Christer, Ed.; Goodchild, Simon, Ed.; Palsdottir, Gudbjorg, Ed.; Sondergaard, Bettina Dahl, Ed.; Haapasalo, Lenni, Ed. – IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., 2010
The First Sourcebook on Nordic Research in Mathematics Education: Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark and contributions from Finland provides the first comprehensive and unified treatment of historical and contemporary research trends in mathematics education in the Nordic world. The book is organized in sections co-ordinated by active researchers in…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Learning Problems, Mathematics Education, Public Education
Syed, Mahbubur Rahman, Ed. – IGI Publishing, 2009
The emerging field of advanced distance education delivers academic courses across time and distance, allowing educators and students to participate in a convenient learning method. "Methods and Applications for Advancing Distance Education Technologies: International Issues and Solutions" demonstrates communication technologies, intelligent…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Courses, Handwriting, Distance Education
California Univ., Los Angeles. Center for Mental Health Schools. – 1998
Schools committed to the success of all children must have an array of activities designed to address barriers to learning. This introductory packet contains some aids to help school staff find new ways of thinking about how schools should assess barriers to learning. The following items are included in the packet: (1) a chart of "Barriers to…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cultural Differences, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Slavin, Robert E., Ed.; And Others – 1994
Noting the growing consensus among researchers and policy makers that prevention of learning problems makes much more sense than remediation, this book reviews research into the effects of various early childhood interventions on the academic performance of young children, particularly those who are at risk for reading failure. The reviews…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Educational Practices
California Univ., Los Angeles. Center for Mental Health Schools. – 1998
This booklet for parents and other nonprofessionals contains information on helping children learn. Part I is divided into the following brief sections: (1) "The Wonder of It All"; (2) "Ready?"; (3) "Get Set..."; (4) "Go!"; (5) "Dialogues"; (6) "Decisions"; (7) "Dilemmas"; (8) "Learning Experiences"; (9) "Problem-Solving"; and (10) "Feeling Good…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Internet, Learning Problems, Parent Child Relationship
Bauersfeld, Heinrich; And Others – 1982
This set of five papers, written in German with abstracts in English, was collected by the Institut fuer Didaktit der Mathematik (Institute for the Teaching of Mathematics) at the University of Bielefeld in West Germany. In the first paper, Bauersfeld used a transcript of a videotaped scene of group work out of school as a basis for analyzing…
Descriptors: Algebra, Communication Skills, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
Lewis, Ann, Ed.; Norwich, Brahm, Ed. – Open University Press, 2004
Some special needs groups (for example dyslexia) have argued strongly for the need for particular specialist approaches. In contrast, many proponents of inclusion have argued that "good teaching is good teaching for all" and that all children benefit from similar approaches. Both positions fail to scrutinise this issue rigorously and…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Learning Problems, Educational Needs, Visual Impairments
Davidovicz, Herman; And Others – 1994
Three fact sheets provide parents and educators with basic information on Tourette Syndrome (TS). The first sheet is titled "Learning Problems and the TS Child" and is by Herman Davidovicz, a neuropsychologist. It notes the high frequency of attention deficit disorders and learning problems in children with TS and provides information…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques
Alves-Zervos, K. L., Ed.; Shafer, J. R., Ed. – 1993
This six-article document examines the research base that can be used in formulating plans to improve the chances of schooling success for all students. Each article summarizes well-confirmed knowledge in a particular area, giving attention first to the research literature, and then to the tested experiences and practices of leading professionals.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Disadvantaged Youth, Economically Disadvantaged, Educational Research
Kupari, Pekka, Ed. – 1987
This fourth yearbook on research on mathematics teaching in Finland contains five articles, four in English and the fifth in German. "Mathematics as a Cognitive Science" (C. Letteri) examines cognitive aspects related to teaching and learning mathematics, with the focus on the different levels of comprehension and an analysis of basic…
Descriptors: Algebra, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Processes, Educational Planning
Bauersfeld, Heinrich; And Others – 1983
This set of five papers, written in German with abstracts in English, was collected by the Institut fuer Didaktit der Mathematik (Institute for the Teaching of Mathematics) at the University of Bielefeld in West Germany. In the first paper, Bauersfeld considers domains of subjective experiences as the best issue for an interactive theory of…
Descriptors: Algebra, Calculus, Communication Skills, Educational Research
Shinn, Mark R., Ed.; Walker, Hill M., Ed.; Stoner, Gary, Ed. – 2002
This volume contains information needed for the practice of school psychology. It discusses training and knowledge for school psychologists on how to apply the intervention skills needed to solve problems. The interventions point to the fact that school psychology is changing its focus to one of problem solving in schools. This collection serves…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Training
Southampton Univ. (England). Centre for Language Education. – 1990
The purpose of these working papers is to reflect the current activities of members of the Centre for Language in Education at the University of Southampton, England. They include: (1) "Inaugural Lecture: Is Language Education or Is Education Language?" (Christopher Brumfit); (2) "Teachers' Views of Language Knowledge"…
Descriptors: Aesthetic Values, Blacks, Classroom Techniques, English
Jansen, Louise M., Ed.; Liddicoat, Anthony J., Ed. – 1998
The collection of essays on classroom research for second language teachers includes: "Teachers as Researchers in the Language Classroom: An Overview" (Anthony J. Liddicoat, Louise M. Jansen); "A Visit to the Art Gallery: An Oral Exercise in a Second Language" (Meri Dragicevic); "Encouraging Class Cohesiveness in the LOTE Classroom" (Corine…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques