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Review of Research-Based Interventions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Content Area Instruction: Implications and Considerations for Classroom Practice
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Spencer, Vicky G.; Evmenova, Anya S.; Boon, Richard T.; Hayes-Harris, Laura – Education and Training in Autism and Developmental Disabilities, 2014
The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive review of the published research-based strategies used in content area instruction for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Twenty-eight (N = 28) studies published from 2000-2012 that met the criteria for inclusion were located, reviewed, and synthesized. Findings revealed the…
Descriptors: Intervention, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Autism, Teaching Methods
Taking Risks--Experiential Learning and the Writing Student
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Freeman, Robin; Le Rossignol, Karen – Australian Journal of Adult Learning, 2010
The role of a professional and creative writing degree is to provide resources, structured workshops, professional interactions--and the potential for creative risk. Opportunities for risk, within the structured environment of the university, challenge the individual's perspectives and judgements, as well as their ability to analyse and to reflect…
Descriptors: Workplace Learning, Creative Writing, Experiential Learning, Risk
Publishing Their Way to Better Writing.
Reid, Judy – Principal, 2001
A reading specialist provides tips for developing a student publishing center aimed at improving writing skills and involving students in all publishing operations. Steps include assembling a planning team, considering various models, gaining financial assistance, furnishing the center, gathering needed supplies, and launching the program. (MLH)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Financial Support, Guidelines, Program Development
Writing as Learning: Reflections on Developing Students' Writing Strategies.
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Jackson, M. W. – Higher Education Research and Development, 1991
It is argued that college students can learn to improve their writing by being taught a number of basic strategies. A distinction is made between weak and strong strategies, and a number of each are identified and discussed. Classroom instructional procedures supporting improvement of skills are outlined. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, College Students, Higher Education, Instructional Effectiveness
A Multiple-Data Analysis of the 3.5-Year Development of EFL Student Writers
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Sasaki, Miyuki – Language Learning, 2004
The present study investigated the changes in Japanese students English writing behaviors over a 3.5-year period using multiple data sources including written texts, videotaped writing behaviors, and stimulated-recall protocols. Data from student interviews supplemented the analyses. Because 6 (henceforth, English as a second language [ESL]…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Writing (Composition), Writing Strategies, English (Second Language)
Improving Young Writers' Planning and Reviewing Skills while Story-Writing.
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Albertson, Luann R.; Billingsley, Felix F. – 1997
An instructional study examined whether teaching strategies related to planning and reviewing behaviors would affect planning, reviewing, revising, and producing texts. Training texts were examined using a multiple baseline across participants design with multiple probes in baseline. During baseline and in intervention phases, two highly capable…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education, Grade 6