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Peer reviewedMorrison, Gale M.; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1985
Sources of variability in identification of children for learning disabilities include teacher bias, peer tolerance, socioeconomic status, and assessment variability. Implications of these variables for research design and sampling are noted. (CL)
Descriptors: Disability Identification, Learning Disabilities, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedReynolds, Cecil R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1992
Two key concepts in diagnosing learning disabilities ("severe discrepancy" and "process dysfunction") are reviewed, and their relationship to the habilitation of learning is discussed. Guidelines are given for calculating a severe discrepancy, and the evaluation of processing skills is discussed. Strength models of remediation…
Descriptors: Ability, Academic Achievement, Age, Clinical Diagnosis
Peer reviewedSaski, Jim; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1983
The article suggests two notetaking formats for learning disabled adolescents, as well as general instructional guidelines for notetaking. Since notetaking is not a singular process, it must be coordinated with other areas such as listening and study/test-taking strategies. Finally, notetaking is viewed as an individualized, active process on the…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Notetaking, Secondary Education, Study Skills
Peer reviewedOsgood, Robert L. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1984
The article reviews the origins of the intelligence testing movement in the U.S., discusses the difficulties inherent in measuring intelligence, and considers alternatives to current LD identification procedures. (CL)
Descriptors: Disability Identification, History, Intelligence, Intelligence Tests
Peer reviewedDudley-Marling, Curtis C.; Edmiaston, Rebecca – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1985
The article reviews published investigations of social status among learning disabled children, adolescents, and adults. Results indicate that, contrary to prevailing assumptions, not all learning disabled persons are held in low esteem by their teachers, parents, and peers. In fact, some learning disabled students are popular. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Peer Relationship, Social Status
Peer reviewedMcNutt, Gaye – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The author introduces 10 articles on language arts and learning disabilities (LD) and presents evidence for her contention that reading should be viewed within the context of a general model of language. For related information see EC 132 759-768. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Language Arts, Learning Disabilities, Reading Instruction
Peer reviewedLearning Disability Quarterly, 1992
A report from the Council for Learning Disabilities Research Committee is presented on standards for the descriptions of people with learning disabilities in research reports. Updated guidelines for describing participants are provided for small-sample and large-group research. Suggestions are made for promoting compliance with the minimum…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Participant Characteristics, Professional Associations, Research Reports
Peer reviewedHeron, Timothy E.; Skinner, Michael E. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1981
The paper delineates three observable and measurable variables in the regular classroom (response opportunity, teacher-student interaction, and social acceptance) which the placement team can use to make the initial placement decision and to evaluate educational progress in the future for learning disabled students. (Author)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming
Peer reviewedOkolo, Cynthia M.; Sitlington, Patricia – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1986
The authors cite the need for six types of activities in secondary special education: (1) occupational awareness, exploration, and basic work experience; (2) in-depth career/vocational assessment; (3) instruction in job-related academic skills; (4) instruction in job-related interpersonal skills; (5) support services to other disciplines; and (6)…
Descriptors: Education Work Relationship, Educational Needs, Learning Disabilities, Secondary Education
Peer reviewedPoteet, James A. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The article presents an approach to informal assessment of written expression which allows the teacher to determine the skills acquired and correctly used by the student, the skills needing remediation, and the skills to be introduced. For related information see EC 132 758-767. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Informal Assessment, Language Skills, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedIsaacson, Stephen – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1989
This paper examines the complexities of written language in terms of both its mechanical and creative skills. It discusses four approaches to providing assistance to writers with learning disabilities, including rule and skill instruction, substantive facilitation, procedural facilitation, and self-instructional strategy training; and recommends a…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Models, Skill Development
Peer reviewedMcNaughton, David; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1994
Examination of 27 studies on spelling instruction for students with learning disabilities suggests several activities that may enhance learning, such as limiting number of new words introduced, facilitating student-directed and peer-assisted instruction, providing immediate error correction, and including instruction in morphemic analysis. Future…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Learning Disabilities, Spelling Instruction
Peer reviewedMcGuire, Joan M.; Shaw, Stan F. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1987
A systematic decision making process to help match characteristics of the learning disabled (LD) student, characteristics of the postsecondary institution, and characteristics of the LD support program is described. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: College Choice, Decision Making, High Schools, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedMaheady, Larry; And Others – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1988
The article focuses on the role of peer-mediated instructional approaches in improving the academic and social performance of secondary learning-disabled students. Two peer-teaching programs, Classwide Peer Tutoring and Classwide Student Tutoring Teams, are described. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Instructional Effectiveness, Interpersonal Competence, Learning Disabilities
Peer reviewedHarber, Jean R. – Learning Disability Quarterly, 1980
The paper explores several issues which effect the accurate assessment of language and reading disorders and, thus, of discrepancy between expected potential and actual achievement. For related information see EC 132 758-768. (Author)
Descriptors: Cultural Differences, Disability Identification, Evaluation Methods, Language Handicaps
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