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Ecological, Psychological, and Cognitive Components of Reading Difficulties: Testing the Component Model of Reading in Fourth Graders across 38 Countries
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Chiu, Ming Ming; McBride-Chang, Catherine; Lin, Dan – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2012
The authors tested the component model of reading (CMR) among 186,725 fourth grade students from 38 countries (45 regions) on five continents by analyzing the 2006 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study data using measures of ecological (country, family, school, teacher), psychological, and cognitive components. More than 91% of the…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Student Attitudes, International Studies, Family Characteristics
Neurobehavioral Factors Associated with Referral for Learning Problems in a Community Sample: Evidence for an Adaptational Model for Learning Disorders.
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Waber, Deborah P.; Weiler, Michael D.; Forbes, Peter W.; Bernstein, Jane H.; Bellinger, David C.; Rappaport, Leonard – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2003
Comparison of community children referred for learning disability evaluation (CR, n=17) with children not-referred in community general education (CGE, n=161), community special education (CSE, n=30), or from outpatient hospital referrals (HR). CR group performance was equivalent to that of CSE and HR groups. Results suggest conceptualizing…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Disability Identification, Elementary Education, Individual Characteristics
Teaching Basic Academic Skills to Learning Disabled Students: A Model of the Teaching-Learning Process.
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Graham, Steve – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1985
A model of the teaching-learning process to promote learning disabled students' mastery of basic academic skills is presented. The model considered psychological and social conditions of learning and reflects classroom environmental complexity. The central tenet of the model is that learning is a direct result of students' activities and pursuits.…
Descriptors: Basic Skills, Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities
Goodness of Fit in the Home: Its Relationship to School Behavior and Achievement in Children with Learning Disabilities.
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Feagans, Lynne V.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1991
This study examined whether a "goodness of fit" theoretical model (applied to 53 families with and 62 families without children with learning disabilities) might help in understanding children's school performance. For both groups, children rated as a "poor fit" in the home demonstrated poorer classroom behavior and poorer achievement over the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Family Environment
Learning Disabilities: The Challenges of Adulthood.
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Patton, James R.; Polloway, Edward A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1992
This introduction to four papers (EC 604 277-280) notes the increasing literature focus on adults with learning disabilities, describes adult development models and their application, outlines six life domains that provide a framework for examining successful adjustment of young adults with learning disabilities, and examines transition planning…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Adults, Delivery Systems
Transition to Living: The Neglected Component of Transition Programming for Individuals with Learning Disabilities.
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Sitlington, Patricia L. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1996
This article addresses transition needs of individuals with learning disabilities in such areas as maintaining a home, becoming appropriately involved in the community (including recreation and leisure activities), and experiencing satisfactory personal and social relationships. It reviews research on adult adjustment, highlights existing…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Adult Development, Community Involvement, Daily Living Skills