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Toward an Understanding of Effective Instructional Practices for Language Minority Students: Findings from a Naturalistic Research Study.
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Gersten, Russell; And Others – READ Perspectives, 1995
Reviews the results of a 1991 U.S. Department of Education report entitled "A Descriptive Study of Significant Features of Exemplary Special Alternative Instructional Programs." The features of nine exemplary special alternative instructional programs are described that appeared to contribute to positive outcomes for students from diverse…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Language Research
A Longitudinal Study of Transitional and Immersion Bilingual Education Programs in One District.
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Gersten, Russell; Woodward, John – Elementary School Journal, 1995
Describes a longitudinal evaluation of two approaches to educating language-minority students--transitional bilingual education and a new approach, bilingual immersion. Students achievement on the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills was traced from grades four through seven, and results indicated significant effects favoring bilingual immersion in language…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Bilingual Education, Bilingual Education Programs, Bilingual Students
Responses To Hunt and Goetz.
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Gersten, Russell; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1997
Four researchers (Gersten, Vaughn, Jenkins, and Downing) respond to a review in the same issue by Hunt and Goetz entitled "Research on Inclusive Educational Programs, Practices, and Outcomes for Students with Severe Disabilities." Respondents generally support the review, but raise concerns about placement of students with severe disabilities…
Descriptors: Educational Practices, Elementary Secondary Education, Inclusive Schools, Instructional Effectiveness
Guided Practice: Use of Low-Cost Networking.
Gersten, Russell; And Others – 1989
This study investigated the effectiveness of the use of computer networking in providing guided practice in teaching reading comprehension to middle school students (grades 6-8) in remedial reading class. (Guided practice is defined as the phase of instruction immediately following the presentation of a new skill, concept, or strategy, in which…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Cognitive Measurement, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks
Engagement and Disengagement between Special and General Educators: An Application of Miles and Huberman's Cross-Case Analysis.
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Gersten, Russell; Marks, Susan Unok – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1998
This cross-case analysis examined general education elementary-level teacher engagement with and effectiveness of "coaching," or expert consultation by special educators on effective teaching strategies. Factors resulting in high levels of impact on teaching and high levels of engagement were identified, including emphasis on conceptual…
Descriptors: Consultation Programs, Disabilities, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers
Close to the Classroom Is Close to the Bone: Coaching as a Means to Translate Research into Classroom Practice.
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Gersten, Russell; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1995
The use of coaching to bring research-based teaching practices into general education classrooms to improve reading instruction for students with learning disabilities is explored. Twelve elementary teachers were trained and mentored by consultants and two special education coaches. Special and general educators conceptualized teaching differently…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Consultation Programs, Educational Practices, Elementary Education