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Marschark, Marc; Spencer, Patricia Elizabeth; Adams, Jennifer; Sapere, Patricia – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2011
This paper examines research findings concerning the loci of the pervasive academic underachievement among deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children and issues associated with interventions and instructional methods that could help to reduce or eliminate it. Investigators have hypothesised that at least 50% of the variability in DHH students'…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Underachievement, Deafness, Teaching Methods
Blank, Stanley S.; Ellis, Julia L. – B. C. Journal of Special Education, 1987
"Challenge classes" for secondary students are described in the context of their five-year history in one school district and by comparison with traditional approaches to education of the gifted. The program encourages the learner to push beyond normal curriculum expectations. Content is determined by individual teachers and their students. (JW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Curriculum Enrichment, Educational Innovation, Gifted
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Algozzine, Bob; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1988
This study examined the nature of instruction provided in 40 self-contained special classes for students classified as learning disabled, emotionally handicapped, or educable mentally retarded. Few differences were identified in teacher communication patterns, learner involvement, and instructional methods for students with different categorical…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Learning Disabilities
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Echevarria, Jana; McDonough, Renee – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1995
Students (n=12) in a self-contained elementary class for students with learning disabilities were taught using instructional conversation (IC), a teaching method in which students are engaged in interactions promoting analysis, reflection, and critical thinking. IC promoted oral participation and interactions among students and provided a holistic…
Descriptors: Bilingual Education, Classroom Communication, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Education
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Feldhusen, John F.; Sayler, Michael F. – Roeper Review, 1990
A survey evaluation of special classes for the gifted in 35 Indiana school districts was carried out among 173 teachers, administrators, and program coordinators. Results indicated that the curriculum and teaching methods were clearly differentiated for the gifted and were effective in meeting their needs. (Author/PB)
Descriptors: Administrator Attitudes, Curriculum Evaluation, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted