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Direct linkJimerson, Shane R., Ed.; Burns, Matthew K., Ed.; VanDerHeyden, Amanda M., Ed. – Springer, 2016
The second edition of this essential handbook provides a comprehensive, updated overview of the science that informs best practices for the implementation of response to intervention (RTI) processes within Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to facilitate the academic success of all students. The volume includes insights from leading scholars…
Descriptors: Response to Intervention, Student Evaluation, Reading Skills, Writing Skills
Cook, Ruth E.; Slife, Brent D. – Academic Therapy, 1985
The article addresses obstructions to problem solving (such as an overemphasis on learning facts) and suggests six steps to overcome those obstacles: (1) recognizing that the problem exists, (2) understanding the problem, (3) analyzing the problem, (4) considering alternative solutions, (5) choosing the best solution, and (6) evaluating the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Processes, Problem Solving
Learning-by-Doing Centers: A Program to Foster Problem-Solving Skills of Learning Disabled Students.
Peer reviewedCarlson, Jewel; Tully, Pat – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1985
Learning-by-doing centers, an approach based on theories by J. Piaget and The High Scope program's cognitively oriented curriculum, strengthens the problem-solving skills of learning disabled students. (CL)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Learning Centers (Classroom), Learning Disabilities, Problem Solving
Neibart, Marilyn – Academic Therapy, 1986
The author reviews the role of logic problems in teaching thinking strategies to LD students. Devising one's own written logic problems is advocated to present less wordy tasks. (CL)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Learning Disabilities, Logic, Logical Thinking
Horowitz, Jeff – Academic Therapy, 1986
The author presents ideas for allowing LD students to discover ways to improve their problem-solving skills. Activities touch upon the influence of the environment, the need for patience and planning, factors in sequencing and organization, and the importance of thoroughness and revision. (CL)
Descriptors: Discovery Learning, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Learning Disabilities
Download full textEgly, Nancy J.; And Others – 1987
The manual presents an overview of the career development process for college students with language learning disabilities (LD). A systematic problem solving process is advocated beginning with job selection and preparation and continuing through retirement. Such a process can help the LD adult to identify personal strengths and weaknesses,…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Exploration, College Students, Higher Education
Valett, Robert E. – Academic Therapy, 1986
Learning disabled students need systematic instruction in thinking skills. Both individual clinical studies and group programs have proven such training effective. Some important thinking strategies include goal clarification, previewing, organization, questioning, imagining, predicting, checking results, humor, and self-monitoring techniques. (DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Creative Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedBuser, Karen P.; Reimer, Dauri – Teaching Exceptional Children, 1988
A program designed to teach cognitive strategies through logical problem-solving and developed for elementary learning disabled students is presented. For each problem set, the instructional procedure involves a discovery activity, discussion, conclusion, follow-up activities, and integration. Five samples of the program's problem sets (e.g.,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedVaughn, Sharon; McIntosh, Ruth – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1989
Interpersonal problem solving (IPS) is often difficult for learning disabled students. Two model IPS interventions, an elementary and a secondary, are described. Key components in both models include alternative and consequential thinking, skills implementation, and a "stop and think" approach to problem resolution. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Elementary Secondary Education, Interpersonal Competence, Intervention
Peer reviewedPatton, James R.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Describes ways in which general mathematics instruction for students with learning disabilities can focus on math skills needed in daily life in the home, community, and on the job. A table charts the math skills needed for specific life demands. Also addresses life-skills math in the context of reform and curricular considerations. (DB)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedForgan, James W. – Intervention in School and Clinic, 2002
This article discusses how students with high-incidence disabilities can benefit from using bibliotherapy by learning to become proactive problem solvers. A sample lesson plan is presented based on a teaching framework for bibliotherapy and problem solving that contains the elements of prereading, guided reading, post-reading discussion, and a…
Descriptors: Anger, Bibliotherapy, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Competence
Peer reviewedFulk, Cindy L. – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 1997
This article describes a model to assist teachers in solving academic or behavioral problems of students with learning disabilities. The model uses the word PINPOINT as a mnemonic technique to address Problem identification, Importance rating, Noting the behaviors to develop, Possible solutions, Optimal options for the student, Ideal interventions…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
Elksnin, Linda K.; Elksnin, Nick – Academic Therapy, 1989
Parent-teacher conferences offer an opportunity to cooperatively prevent and solve learning and behavior problems. The phases of a parent-teacher conference include: preconference phase (notification, preparation, agenda planning, and arranging environments); conference phase, which utilizes a problem-solving approach; and postconference phase,…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Cooperative Planning, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedMontague, Marjorie – Journal of Reading, Writing, and Learning Disabilities International, 1989
Research relevant to improving instruction for learning disabled students with mathematical problem solving deficits is reviewed. Using a cognitive-metacognitive framework, techniques for teaching both specific and comprehensive mathematical problem solving strategies as well as techniques to enhance strategy generalization are presented.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Generalization, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies
Peer reviewedMiller, Susan Peterson; Mercer, Cecil D. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1993
This article presents a graduated word problem sequence in mathematics, beginning with simple words; progressing to phrases, sentences, and paragraphs; advancing to paragraph word problems with extraneous information; and finally having students create their own word problems. Results from 67 elementary students with learning disabilities support…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities, Mathematics Instruction
