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Chisholm, Linda A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
A learning resource teacher reviews some of the current articles (especially concerning aspects of reading) in the learning disabilities journals related to research and the utilization of this information in the resource classroom setting. Concern is expressed regarding cuts in funding for research. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Classroom Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Research Utilization
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Chandler, Harry N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
The author considers reasons for the time delay between research findings and classroom application, examines research on teaching math and spelling to the learning disabled (LD) student, and reviews the status of the controversy over process or modality training for LD students. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Modalities, Mathematics Instruction
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Ives, Bob – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2003
This paper reviews criticism on misinterpretation and overuse of significance testing in the social sciences and examines use of effect size measures to enhance interpretation of significance testing. Review of typical effect size measures and their application is followed by analysis of use of effect size measures in studies reported over 10…
Descriptors: Effect Size, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Research Methodology
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Gersten, Russell; Vaughn, Sharon; Deshler, Donald; Schiller, Ellen – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Discusses the alternative roles and responsibilities that researchers might assume to bridge the gap between special education research and practice. Addresses why some research-based practices fail and the roles of researchers as collaborators, facilitators and coaches, interpreters of culture and dynamics of the school, and critics. (Author/CR)
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Practices, Educational Research, Exceptional Child Research
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Wong, Bernice Y. L. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Focuses on teacher variables that account for the lack of initiation and continuation of research-based instructional strategies. Highlights teachers' overarching conceptions of teaching, subject-area knowledge, and sense of self-efficacy. Recommendations for promoting teacher self-efficacy are provided, including training teachers to deal with a…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Practices, Knowledge Base for Teaching, Research Utilization
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Pressley, Michael; El-Dinary, Pamela Beard – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Focuses on the challenges educators have encountered in translating comprehension-strategies instruction research into workable, school-based interventions and, ultimately, into classroom practice. Research indicates teachers worry about the feasibility, fit, and scope of comprehension-strategies instruction. The need for technical and conceptual…
Descriptors: Comprehension, Disabilities, Educational Practices, Educational Research