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Toward a Metatheory of Learning Disabilities.
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Swanson, H. Lee – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1988
This paper provides a rationale for basic research and metatheory development in the field of learning disabilities, outlines the steps and cognitive parameters involved in validating such a metatheory, and discusses integrating the findings of basic research with instructional manipulations and reasons for the poor integration of theory and…
Descriptors: Educational Theories, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities, Models
Important Publications in the Field of LD in Light of Imminent Topics.
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Scanlon, David; Boudah, Daniel; Elksnin, Linda K.; Gersten, Russell; Klingner, Janette – Learning Disability Quarterly, 2003
This article synthesizes articles discussed as part of the research symposium at the 24th International Conference on Learning Disabilities on October 11, 2002. Topics include translating learning disability research to practice, identification of learning disabilities, special education and postmodernism, and the response to treatment model.…
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Early Intervention, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
Narrative Knowing: Basis for a Partnership on Language Diversity.
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Reid, D. Kim – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1996
Seven elementary school personnel and eight university personnel participated in a school-university partnership based on narrative knowing. Using a teacher-as-researcher model to focus on the instruction of students labeled as language and learning disabled, the educators engaged in group-building activities and research collaboration. Case…
Descriptors: Action Research, Case Studies, Classroom Research, College School Cooperation