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A Critical Review of Self-Regulated Learning Interventions for Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Reddy, Linda A.; Cleary, Timothy J.; Alperin, Alexander; Verdesco, Arielle – Psychology in the Schools, 2018
School practitioners and educators are frequently challenged by the diverse and pervasive academic and behavioral needs of children at risk for and with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This paper examines the outcome literature on self-regulated learning (SRL) interventions for youth with ADHD by systematically reviewing the key…
Descriptors: Intervention, Independent Study, Active Learning, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A Critical Review of Parent Training Research.
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Wiese, Margaret R. Rogers – Psychology in the Schools, 1992
Reviewed and evaluated parent training research conducted between 1975 and 1990. Analyzed 148 published studies regarding effectiveness of parent training as intervention. Case studies reviewed exhibited several methodological shortcomings. Group studies reviewed also did not routinely collect treatment integrity information, and 50 percent of…
Descriptors: Evaluation Problems, Parent Education, Research and Development, Research Methodology
Methodological and Statistical Problems in Discerning Profile Reliability: Comment on Roffe and Bryant.
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Reynolds, Cecil R. – Psychology in the Schools, 1979
A variety of methodological and statistical problems in the Roffe and Bryant study of the McCarthy Scales' profile reliability are pointed out. Alternative procedures and more efficacious use of the Roffe and Bryant data are suggested. (Author)
Descriptors: Children, Profiles, Reliability, Research Methodology
Statistical Reform in School Psychology Research: A Synthesis
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Swaminathan, Hariharan; Rogers, H. Jane – Psychology in the Schools, 2007
Statistical reform in school psychology research is discussed in terms of research designs, measurement issues, statistical modeling and analysis procedures, interpretation and reporting of statistical results, and finally statistics education.
Descriptors: Social Science Research, School Psychology, Statistical Analysis, Research Design
Lessons Learned from Statistical Reform Efforts in Other Disciplines
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Fidler, Fiona; Cumming, Geoff – Psychology in the Schools, 2007
Compelling arguments for reform of statistical practices have been made in many disciplines, in some cases over several decades, but achieving reform has proved difficult. We discuss how reform has progressed--or not progressed--in psychology, medicine, and ecology and describe case studies of attempts by pioneering journal editors to change…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Ecology, Research Reports, Statistical Analysis
School Readiness Practices and Children At-Risk: Examining the Issues.
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May, Deborah C.; Kundert, Deborah K. – Psychology in the Schools, 1997
Examines school readiness practices, along with the conceptual problems with the ways that "readiness" and "at risk" are defined. Analyzes methodological problems, delayed school entrance, and focuses on studies that examined future school retention rates, later use of special education services, and drop-out rates. Offers suggestions for best…
Descriptors: Age Grade Placement, Children, Definitions, Elementary Education
The Relationship between Prenatal and Postnatal Exposure to Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Cognitive, Neuropsychological, and Behavioral Deficits: A Critical Appraisal
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Cicchetti, Domenic V.; Kaufman, Alan S.; Sparrow, Sara S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
Our purpose in this report is to evaluate scientifically that body of literature relating the effects of prenatal and postnatal exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) upon neurobehavioral, health-related, and cognitive deficits in neonates, developing infants, children, and adults. The data derive from seven cohorts: six cohorts of mothers…
Descriptors: Neonates, Validity, Psychomotor Skills, Prenatal Influences