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Solomon, Sheila – 1990
This practicum study evaluated a non-basal, multidisciplinary, multisensory approach to teaching higher order reading comprehension skills to eight fifth-grade learning-disabled students from low socioeconomic minority group backgrounds. The four comprehension skills were: (1) identifying the main idea; (2) determining cause and effect; (3) making…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Creative Writing, Instructional Effectiveness, Intermediate Grades
Storch, Ivy S. – 1987
The paper describes six strategies to help learning disabled students improve their handwriting skills. For each strategy a rationale and instructional procedure are provided. The six strategies are: (1) creating an interest and a reason to improve handwriting skills, (2) boosting confidence by letting students become "role models," (3) use of…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education, Handwriting, Learning Disabilities
Pisarchick, Sally E. – 1989
This document discusses the importance of time management for learning-disabled students and techniques to enhance the teaching of time management skills. Teaching effective time management calls for consideration of the student's readiness to learn new material, effective transitions between activities, clear prioritization of educational…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Skill Development, Teaching Methods
Download full textKeller, Clayton E.; Hallahan, Daniel P. – 1987
In this research review of basic issues in learning disabilities, definitions, possible causes, prevalence, and identification of learning disabilities are discussed. Characteristics of learning disabled individuals are considered under five headings: perceptual and perceptual-motor disabilities, problems with attention and hyperactivity,…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies
Zigmond, Naomi; And Others – 1986
The booklet examines issues and strategies in serving learning disabled (LD) secondary students. Chapter 1, on program development, reviews such program options as varieties of the resource room model and self-contained class and examines three major factors involved in decisions about program emphases: (1) administrative practices, (2) teacher…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, Delivery Systems, Learning Disabilities
Use of the Learning Potential Assessment Device in Assessment and Remediation of a Learning Problem.
Skuy, Mervyn; And Others – 1987
A case study was undertaken of an 11-year-old Israeli girl of above average intelligence but manifesting specific learning disabilities in mathematics and related areas. The Learning Potential Assessment Device (LPAD), a measure to identify cognitive deficiencies and strengths and suggest mediation or intervention procedures to alleviate or…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Cognitive Style, Elementary Education, Emotional Problems
Siegel, Gerald – 1982
The author reviews literature on teaching the learning disabled (LD) in college English classrooms. He notes work by V. Davis which suggests the following methods and techniques: (1) reinforce coping techniques the students have already developed; (2) provide help with reading tasks through summaries of vocabulary; (3) allow taping of classes (to…
Descriptors: College Students, English Instruction, Higher Education, Intervention
Thornton, Carol A.; Toohey, Margaret A. – 1985
Guidelines are presented for modifying basic instruction of subtraction facts for elementary level learning disabled students. A detailed case study is used to illustrate a five-step structured program: (1) find a way to work it out; (2) add to check; (3) learn the partner facts; (4) study families of facts; (5) review and practice. The selection…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Audiovisual Aids, Cognitive Style, Foreign Countries
Arthur, Kathleen – Slow Learning Child, 1974
The author evaluates three remedial approaches to learning disabled (LD) children as defined by B. Batemen: the etiological approach which focuses on causation; the diagnostic remedial approach which focuses on behavioral manifestations of LD; and the task analytic approach which emphasizes the task and teaching methods rather than learner…
Descriptors: Diagnostic Teaching, Educational Philosophy, Etiology, Evaluation
Fullerton Union High School District, CA. – 1977
Presented is the teacher handbook developed as part of Project TEAM (Teacher Encouragement to Activate Mainstreaming) to improve attitudes and skills of regular secondary teachers working with educable mentally handicapped or educationally handicapped students. Sections of the handbook include an introduction, a brief consideration of classroom…
Descriptors: Guidelines, Individualized Instruction, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming
Haring, Norris G.; Hauck, Mary Ann – Except Children, 1969
Descriptors: Dyslexia, Exceptional Child Research, Learning Disabilities, Motivation
Potter, Margaret; Mirkin, Phyllis – 1982
A national sample of 53 elementary teachers and 34 secondary school teachers who provide Level III resource room service to learning disabled students was asked to complete a survey on program planning and implementation practices. Statistical analyses of responses revealed no differences of practical value between the practices of elementary and…
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Program Development
BERNSTEIN, BEBE – 1967
THE PROBLEMS THAT DAILY LIVING MAY PRESENT TO CHILDREN WHO EXPERIENCE LEARNING DIFFICULTIES ARE DISCUSSED, AND THE NEED FOR THE TEACHER TO SURVEY THE EXPERIMENTAL BACKGROUND OF HIS CLASS AND TO DEVELOP A METHOD FOR DEALING WITH THE CHILDREN'S PROBLEMS IS DESCRIBED. PROBLEMS THAT MERIT ATTENTION INCLUDE THOSE WHICH FUNCTION INDEPENDENTLY. THE…
Descriptors: Concept Teaching, Curriculum, Curriculum Guides, Exceptional Child Education
Gear, Gayle; And Others – 1979
Intended for regular class teachers, the booklet provides information to aid in mainstreaming the learning disabled (LD) child. Sections address the following areas: characteristics of the LD child (legal definition, areas of difficulty); educational assessment (the assessment team, types of tests); reading; mathematics (specific arithmetic…
Descriptors: Educational Diagnosis, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming
Simpson, Bickley – 1969
Included in the training kit for teachers in the area of learning disabilities are materials developed by Project Lighthouse for experimental field usage to test the materials. The problem of educating children with learning disabilities is summarized, as is Piaget's model of logical activity. The major divisions of the text then deal with the…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Educational Methods, Exceptional Child Education, Language Skills
