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Peer reviewedGraham, Steve; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1996
The Directed Spelling Thinking Activity (DSTA) is a method of teaching spelling to students with learning disabilities by encouraging active thinking and analysis of word patterns. With DSTA, students compare and contrast words that fit different but related spelling patterns. Words illustrating 37 spelling patterns are listed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Learning Disabilities, Spelling Instruction, Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedMathes, Patricia G.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1994
Peabody Classwide Peer Tutoring is presented as an innovative, research-based instructional alternative that gives teachers greater flexibility to accommodate diversity while increasing students' opportunity to engage actively in meaningful, strategy-based reading practice. During 35-minute tutoring sessions, students participate in partner…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Peer Teaching, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties
Peer reviewedElliott, Stephen N. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1998
Examines the fundamental characteristics of and reviews empirical research on performance assessment of diverse groups of students, including those with mild disabilities. Discussion of the technical qualities of performance assessment and barriers to its advancement leads to the conclusion that performance assessment should play a supplementary…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Learning Problems, Mild Disabilities
Peer reviewedWhinnery, Keith W.; Fuchs, Lynn S. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1992
Computer application of Curriculum-Based Measurement is presented as a methodology capable of linking student performance and instructional decision making. A case study with a fifth grade learning-disabled student and mathematics illustrates how CBM with computerized feedback systems can be used to systematically implement effective teaching…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Managed Instruction, Diagnostic Teaching, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPhillips, Norris B.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1993
This paper describes and evaluates the efficacy of a combination of curriculum-based measurement and peer tutoring incorporated into 40 elementary education mathematics classes, to differentiate instruction and improve student achievement. The evaluation indicated that students with low achievement, average achievement, and learning disabilities…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Instructional Effectiveness
Peer reviewedBryan, Tanis – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1997
A model is presented for assessing students with learning disabilities suspected of having social difficulties. Categories for assessment are described, including affective status, self-efficacy, social status, social skills, and the absence of destructive behaviors. Examples of assessment measures are provided for each category and the model's…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Methods, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedFuchs, Lynn S.; Fuchs, Douglas – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1998
Proposes a treatment-validity model for the identification of learning disabilities. The four-phase eligibility-assessment process would include evaluating adaptations in the regular classroom and verifying the effectiveness of special education before placement. Considers the technical requirements of this alternative eligibility process, and the…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedEnglert, Carol Sue; Mariage, Troy V. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1996
The activities of a literacy project are described as examples of social constructivism. The role of social and dialogic interactions of teachers and students in literacy communities in which the production, rather than the reproduction, of knowledge is the goal of the instruction is emphasized. Examples of teacher and student dialog are provided.…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedMontague, Marjorie – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1996
This article describes the Mathematical Problem Solving Assessment-Short Form, an evaluation tool to assess various affective factors, cognitive and metacognitive factors, and strategies associated with mathematical problem solving of middle school students. The theoretical basis for the test is discussed and an actual student protocol is used to…
Descriptors: Affective Measures, Cognitive Processes, Evaluation Methods, Informal Assessment
