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Woodward, John – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2017
This commentary summarizes emerging research into fractions instruction for students who are at risk for failure. Each of the three articles emphasizes a measure conception of fractions. Teaching fractions as measurement helps students learn the magnitude of rational numbers. However, measurement is only part of the way that students should…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Mathematical Concepts, Fractions, Mathematics Instruction
Chard, David J. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2012
Eight years ago, the editors of this special issue published another special issue focused on the topic of response to intervention (RtI; Vaughn & Fuchs, 2003). At that time, there was considerable interest in the application of an RtI model for providing services to children at risk for learning disabilities. The potential benefits have led to…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Response to Intervention, Reader Response, At Risk Students
Sparks, Richard L. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2006
Recently, talk of a new type of learning disability (LD)--a foreign language learning disability, or FLLD--has made its way into the LD and foreign language (FL) literature. However, no empirical evidence has been published to support the concept of a "disability" for FL learning by those professionals who use the term. In this article, the author…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, Second Languages, Learning Problems, Learning Disabilities

Ganschow, Leonore; Sparks, Richard L.; Javorsky, James – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1998
Discusses cognitive, affective, and linguistic influences on foreign language learning. It proposes the Linguistic Coding Differences Hypothesis (LCDH) model for understanding foreign language learning problems. The empirical support for the LCDH model is reviewed. Diagnostic, pedagogical, and policy implications are addressed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Elementary Secondary Education, Language Aptitude, Learning Disabilities

Getman, Gerald N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1985
The author traces the history of optometric vision training and its influences on academic performance and presents his views on the current controversy over the value of vision training for students with learning disabilities. He concludes with a list of approximately 50 references on the topic. (CL)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Learning Disabilities, Optometry, Vision

Garner, Ruth – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1992
This commentary on EC 603 155, which discusses enhancement of literacy skills in young children with learning disabilities, focuses on the cognitive/metacognitive mix in intentional learning, reasons for children's faulty self-regulation, changes in strategic behavior in reciprocal teaching over time, and power and knowledge of teacher and child…
Descriptors: Early Childhood Education, Intentional Learning, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies

Kavale, Kenneth A.; Forness, Steven R. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
The paper describes learning disabled children as disassociated learners (not actively involved in the learning process). The framework shows how it may be logically conceptualized that some children disassociate themselves from academic learning and come to be termed learning disabled. (Author/CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Processes, Models

Bartoli, Jill Sunday – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990
The article discusses aspects of the definition of "learning disabilities". The process of learning is discussed including such themes as social interaction, personal reflection and response, integration, transformation/growth, and ecological wholeness, balance, and fit. Encouraged is a nonproblematic definition of learning disabilities. (DB)
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Definitions, Individual Development, Learning Disabilities

Kugelmass, Judy W. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1995
Use of the Foxfire approach to instruction is described as a means of developing learning communities that serve all children. Examples from several elementary classrooms illustrate instructional processes that integrate content with skill development for diverse students, including children with learning disabilities. Core principles of the…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Educational Philosophy, Educational Strategies, Elementary Education

Gilger, Jeffrey W. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2001
This introductory article briefly describes each of the following eight articles in this special issue on the neurology and genetics of learning related disorders. It notes the greater appreciation of learning disability as a set of complex disorders with broad and intricate neurological bases and of the large individual differences in how these…
Descriptors: Adults, Children, Genetics, Individual Differences

Borkowski, John G. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1992
This article draws together three papers (EC 603 155, EC 603 157, and EC 603 158) on metacognitive theory in literacy, writing, and mathematics acquisition of children with learning disabilities. Topics discussed include self-regulation, the reciprocal relationship between self-regulated learning and motivational beliefs, and the classroom role of…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies

Adelman, Howard S.; Taylor, Linda – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
The paper on learning disability (LD) definition and subtypes considers the nature of the definition and differentiation problems, the importance of placing and keeping LD in perspective vis a vis other learning problems, and future development of a LD classification schema using dimensions of cause, severity, pervasiveness, and chronicity.…
Descriptors: Classification, Definitions, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities

Obrzut, John E.; Hynd, George W. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
The author reviews implications of the previous four papers on the neuropsychological approach to learning disabilities (ED 161 035-038), notes the importance of an interdisciplinary approach, discusses potential valuable test batteries, and emphasizes the need for appropriate training in neuropsychology psychologists and teachers. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Interdisciplinary Approach, Learning Disabilities, Learning Theories

Parker, Richard I. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1993
This critique of Edwin Ellis' model for integrative strategy instruction for adolescents with learning disabilities comments on the feasibility of the model in the public school context, the completeness of the model in considering elements of classroom ecology, internal integrity or consistency, evaluation of student assessment, and evaluation of…
Descriptors: Integrated Activities, Learning Disabilities, Learning Strategies, Secondary Education

Cousin, Patricia Tefft; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1995
This article uses a sociocultural perspective of teaching and learning to synthesize previous articles in the series and speculate on future inquiry in the field of learning disabilities. It provides a model showing the expanding sociocultural contexts that frame learning and teaching. (DB)
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Cultural Influences, Elementary Secondary Education, Futures (of Society)