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Battle, James; Blowers, Tom – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The study examined changes over 3 years in self-esteem and perception of ability in 75 children in regular classes and special education classes. Findings indicated that 68 learning disabled or educable retarded children in special education classes experienced greater gains in self-esteem and perception of ability scores than Ss in regular…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Longitudinal Studies, Mild Mental Retardation, Self Esteem

Brulle, Andrew R.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1984
Extensive observational data were gathered in high school classrooms for handicapped and nonhandicapped students to establish social norms for comparision purposes, and help determine integrated placement. Significant difference in two behaviors (reading and listening/participation) were noted between the handicapped and nonhandicapped students.…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Decision Making, Disabilities, High Schools

Coben, Sharon S.; Zigmond, Naomi – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
The study examined the social status of 43 elementary grade learning disabled (LD) students who, though based in special classes, joined regular classes up to 18 periods per week. Findings indicated both lower acceptance and lower rejection, suggesting that the LD students are simply not known to their regular class peers. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming, Peer Acceptance

Rose, Terry L.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
Types of training considered include selecting target behaviors which are likely to be maintained by natural consequences, promoting self-management skills, and extending stimulus control through creating similarities between the special and regular class settings and matching the regular class reinforcement frequency in the special class. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Mainstreaming

Merulla, Em; McKinnon, Archie – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The article calls attention to the fact that one of the ironies of P.L. 94-142 is the constraining effect of the regulations developed to implement the law. A combination resource room and self- contained class are described as one alternative to strict adherence to the Deno Cascade model. (Author)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Disabilities, Federal Legislation, Mainstreaming

Vance, Lisa Kelly; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1988
The study examined the ability of intellectual, achievement, and behavioral data to predict placement of 95 learning disabled students (ages 7 to 15) into a special program. Only 27-33 percent of the variance was accounted for by the battery of assessment instruments in student placement decisions. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Predictive Validity

Kirk, Samuel A.; Kirk, Winifred D. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
The author traces efforts to define and redefine learning disabilities (LD). The inclusion of children in LD classes who do not meet requirements of the definition is seen as a common yet dangerous practice. (CL)
Descriptors: Definitions, Disability Identification, Educational Trends, Elementary Secondary Education

Beck, Frances W.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
The effect of 1 or 2 year special class placement on academic achievement and intellectual functioning of 28 learning disabled children (8 to 11 years old) was investigated. The number of years in a self-contained class significantly affected arithmetic achievement. (Author)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Intellectual Development, Intelligence

Demers, Lois A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
The program was developed to minimize classroom disruptions which often occur when a behavior problem student (9 to 13 years old) from a special education homeroom is placed in the mainstream. The program also was designed to encourage on task performance and work completion both in the homeroom and mainstream settings through reinforcement for…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Problems, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education

Jenkins, Joseph R.; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1978
Daily measures of reading comprehension were obtained for three learning disabled fourth and fifth grade boys in two settings--their regular classrooms and a special remedial setting. (Author)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Exceptional Child Research, Intermediate Grades, Learning Disabilities

Bryan, Tanis; Nelson, Carol – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1994
Analysis of survey responses of elementary and junior high students (n=1,527) in regular, resource, and self-contained special education classrooms found significant main effects for group, grade, and group by grade interactions for amount, type, and time spent doing homework; opportunity to do homework at school; parents' assistance; and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Homework, Intermediate Grades, Junior High Schools

Olson, Judy; Midgett, Jeanice – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1984
The performance of learning disabled male elementary students in self-contained classes (N=35) and resource rooms (N=50) was compared on five diagnostic tests and factors of retention, chronological age, and behavior. Results indicated a difference only in the intelligence factor between the groups. (Authors)
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Chronological Age, Comparative Analysis, Diagnostic Tests

Butler, Ruth; Marinov-Glassman, Deganit – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1994
Measures of perceived competence and perceived achievement were administered to 222 Israeli students with either learning disabilities or low achievement in grades 3, 5, and 7. Subjects were either in special schools, in special classes in regular schools, or in regular classes. Perceived competence was highest among younger children and the…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Competence, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries

Brody, Linda E.; Mills, Carol J. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1997
Explores current policies and practices concerning the definition, identification, and educational needs of students who are both gifted and learning disabled. Recommendations stress the need for less rigid definitions and cutoff scores for program eligibility and the provision of a wide variety of settings (resource rooms, special classes) and…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Definitions, Delivery Systems, Disability Identification

Palincsar, Annemarie Sullivan; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1995
This exploratory research describes results of a thematic literature-based unit in an upper elementary, self-contained class for students with learning disabilities. Social and collaborative activities included reading, writing, and speaking on the topic of friendship. Literacy outcomes are illustrated in three case histories. (DB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning
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