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Direct linkWalker, Barbara; Shippen, Margaret E.; Alberto, Paul; Houchins, David E.; Cihak, David F. – Journal of Direct Instruction, 2006
The complex nature of written expression presents difficulty for many students, particularly those with learning disabilities (LD). The literature in the area of written expression and students with learning disabilities indicates that explicit, rule-based instruction can enhance the writing skills of struggling students. Research in Direct…
Descriptors: High School Students, Writing Skills, Expressive Language, Learning Disabilities
Walker, Barbara; Shippen, Margaret E.; Alberto, Paul; Houchins, David E.; Cihak, David F. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 2005
The complex nature of written expression presents difficulty for many students, particularly those with learning disabilities (LD). The literature in the area of written expression and students with learning disabilities indicates that explicit, rule-based instruction can enhance the writing skills of struggling students. Research in Direct…
Descriptors: High School Students, Writing Skills, Expressive Language, Learning Disabilities
Download full textWalker, Barbara D.; Shippen, Margaret E.; Houchins, David E.; Cihak, David F. – International Journal of Special Education, 2007
This study investigated the effects of the Direct Instruction writing program, "Expressive Writing" (Engelmann & Silbert, 1983), for high school students with learning disabilities (LD). The study used a multiple probe design across participants and results indicate the effectiveness of "Expressive Writing" in improving the writing skills of high…
Descriptors: Standard Spoken Usage, Spelling, Learning Disabilities, Expressive Language
