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Feng, Zeyu – Studies in Applied Linguistics & TESOL, 2020
Adult Japanese speakers often experience difficulty learning English /r/-/l/. Previous research has reported the effectiveness of using perception-based high-variability identification training with natural speech stimuli on improving Japanese speakers' perception and production of /r/-/l/. Recent studies have also shown the effectiveness of using…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Pronunciation Instruction, Japanese, Native Language
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Kellems, Ryan O.; Rickard, Tobias H.; Okray, Dana A.; Sauer-Sagiv, Leora; Washburn, Betsy – Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals, 2018
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an iPadĀ® as a prompting device for teaching five daily living skills to three young adults with disabilities. Identified target tasks were (a) making spaghetti, (b) cleaning the dining room, (c) making macaroni and cheese, (d) cleaning the front porch, (e) cleaning the back porch, (f)…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Daily Living Skills, Disabilities, Young Adults
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And Others; Stacy, Donald – American Journal of Mental Deficiency, 1979
The effects of social skills training upon the behavior of eight previously institutionalized mentally retarded adults residing in community group homes were evaluated. In comparison to a control group, the Ss who received training showed substantial changes in the desirable direction for each behavior. (Author)
Descriptors: Adults, Behavior Change, Community Programs, Generalization
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Sarkin, Andrew J.; Tally, Steven R.; Cronan, Terry A.; Matt, Georg E.; Lyons, Heather W. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1997
A strategy proposed by T. Cook and D. Campbell (1979) was used to investigate attrition in a community-based literacy program, focusing on 287 Head Start families. Data revealed interactions among intervention program-centered characteristics and person-centered characteristics that have implications for study validity and generalizability.…
Descriptors: Attrition (Research Studies), Community Programs, Dropouts, Generalization
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Westling, David L.; Floyd, Jane – Journal of Special Education, 1990
This paper reviews 27 studies that taught community skills to persons with moderate to severe mental handicaps and tested the generalization of these skills. The review, which analyzed the degree of generalization that occurred and the effect of different strategies used, concludes that the general case method is the most effective strategy.…
Descriptors: Adults, Community Programs, Daily Living Skills, Experiential Learning