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Edgar, Susan E.; Shepherd, Margaret Jo – 1983
The review describes the advance organizer technique and reviews the empirical evidence on the effectiveness of advance organizers with both normal students and students classified as handicapped. Examples of advance organizers include the expository advance organizer, the comparative advance organizer, the graphic advance organizer, and…
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Disabilities, Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education

Blankenship, Colleen S. – Australasian Journal of Special Education, 1988
Recent research on effective classroom management practices is summarized. Effective practices include organizing classroom space, establishing rules, developing classroom procedures, maintaining the learning environment (e.g., matching instruction to individual needs and monitoring pupil performance), and assessing the effectiveness of management…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Methods, Elementary Secondary Education

Whitesell, Kathleena M. – Volta Review, 1992
This introduction to six articles on learner-centered instruction of students with hearing impairments briefly looks at such principles as the importance of expectations, the interaction between practice and research, collaboration, reflection, and lifelong learning. (DB)
Descriptors: Cooperation, Educational Methods, Educational Philosophy, Educational Principles

Fiore, Thomas A.; And Others – Exceptional Children, 1993
This article reviews the current research-based knowledge on nonpharmacological interventions for students with attention deficit disorder and highlights findings related to behavior management, academic instruction, home and school collaboration, and comprehensive programing. A lack of research is noted on interventions concerning daily classroom…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Change, Classroom Techniques, Contingency Management
Heller, Kurt A., Ed.; And Others – 1993
This international handbook provides a synthesis and critical review of the significant theory and research dealing with all aspects of giftedness. Each article is designed to reflect the state-of-the art from an international perspective, to offer a comprehensive review, and to comprise the forefront of knowledge and thought about the gifted. The…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Area Studies, Comparative Education, Educational History