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Orosco, Michael J.; Reed, Deborah K. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2023
Teacher preparation for problem-solving instruction is essential to meeting the math needs of English learners (ELs) with math learning disabilities (MLD) in U.S. public schools. In investigating this instruction with Hispanic ELs with MLD, this study focused on how professional development supported one special educator's implementation of…
Descriptors: Problem Solving, English Language Learners, Mathematics Instruction, Learning Disabilities
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Dazzeo, Robin; Rao, Kavita – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2020
Although the instructional strategy described in this article can be used to support all learners, the purpose of this article is to address the needs of students with learning disabilities, who are often several grade levels behind in reading comprehension. Specifically, this article explores how an explicitly taught instructional practice that…
Descriptors: Students with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Reading Comprehension, Reading Difficulties
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Singleton, Sabrina M.; Filce, Hollie Gabler – TEACHING Exceptional Children, 2015
Research suggests students with learning disabilities often have trouble connecting new and prior knowledge, distinguishing essential and nonessential information, and applying comprehension strategies (DiCecco & Gleason, 2002; Vaughn & Edmonds, 2006). Graphic organizers have been suggested as tools educators can use to facilitate critical…
Descriptors: Instructional Materials, Teaching Methods, Secondary School Students, Learning Disabilities
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Floyd, Kim K.; Judge, Sharon L. – Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits, 2012
Despite the large increase of students with learning disabilities (LD) entering postsecondary institutions and the legislative emphasis on providing students with disabilities equal access to education, we have yet to develop comprehensive planning of accommodations for postsecondary students with LD in regard to assistive technology (AT). The…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Learning Disabilities, Educational Technology, Assistive Technology
Birsh, Judith R., Ed. – Brookes Publishing Company, 2011
As new research shows how effective systematic and explicit teaching of language-based skills is for students with learning disabilities--along with the added benefits of multisensory techniques--discover the latest on this popular teaching approach with the third edition of this bestselling textbook. Adopted by colleges and universities across…
Descriptors: Multisensory Learning, Instruction, Teaching Methods, Learning Disabilities
Shore, Jane R.; Sabatini, John – Educational Testing Service, 2009
The issue of identifying reading difficulties and disabilities in English language learners (ELLs) is a complex one. It is an area that draws on the diverse disciplines of first- and second-language acquisition, literacy, English language learning, and reading, including differences and disabilities research. This literature review aims to…
Descriptors: Reading Difficulties, Elementary Secondary Education, Second Language Learning, Language Proficiency
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Seidenberg, Pearl L. – Topics in Language Disorders, 1988
Research on learning-disabled secondary school students' academic deficits, response to classroom environment, and response to instructional interventions is integrated with research on metacognition in text learning. A metacognitive orientation is recommended for instructional intervention programs, which should address general comprehension…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Style, Intervention