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Comparison of the Effects of Coaching for General and Special Education Teachers in High-Poverty Urban Elementary Schools
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Reddy, Linda A.; Lekwa, Adam; Shernoff, Elisa – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2021
Research that examines coaching approaches for special education teachers is very limited. This study, a secondary analysis of a wait-list controlled, randomized trial (106 teachers, 2,195 students, 18 schools), investigated the effects of a data-driven coaching that integrated observational assessment and performance feedback on general education…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), Teacher Competencies, Special Education Teachers, Elementary School Teachers
The Co-Occurrence of Reading Disorder and ADHD: Epidemiology, Treatment, Psychosocial Impact, and Economic Burden
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Sexton, Chris C.; Gelhorn, Heather L.; Bell, Jill A.; Classi, Peter M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2012
The co-occurrence of reading disorder (RD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has received increasing attention. This review summarizes the epidemiology, treatment strategies, psychosocial impact, and economic burden associated with the co-occurrence of these conditions. Common genetic and neuropsychological deficits may partially…
Descriptors: Academic Failure, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Reading Difficulties, Epidemiology
The Use of Self-Monitoring Procedures with Low IQ Learning Disabled Students.
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Rooney, Karen; And Others – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1985
The combination of two cognitive behavior modification procedures--self-monitoring of attention and self-monitoring of academic accuracy--with a group of low functioning students in a LD self-contained class was effective for all four students in improving attention-to-task and for three of the four children in percentage of accurate responses on…
Descriptors: Attention, Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Elementary Education
Toward a Behavioral Model of Academic Remediation with Learning Disabled Children.
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Treiber, Frank A.; Lahey, Benjamin B. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1983
Characteristics of a behavioral approach to remediating academic deficits of learning disabled (LD) children are reviewed. The behavioral approach encompasses individualization and mastery learning, direct teaching, and an emphasis on measurement. (SEW)
Descriptors: Attention Span, Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Conceptual Tempo
A Review of Some Alternative Approaches to Drug Management of Hyperactivity in Children.
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Walden, Everett L.; Thompson, Sheila A. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1981
Literature is cited on such classroom management techniques as environmental manipulations, curriculum modifications, behavior modification, and dealing with affective attitude. Also considered are home management techniques and self-control programs including biofeedback and relaxation training. (SB)
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Curriculum
Inducing Adaptive Coping Self-Statements in Children with Learning Disabilities through Self-Instruction Training.
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Kamann, Michael P.; Wong, Bernice Y. L. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1993
Twenty children in grades 4-7, half with learning disabilities (LD), received cognitive behavior modification training to reduce math anxiety. From pretest to posttest, children with LD produced increased amounts of positive self-talk. There was a moderate, positive correlation between increased positive self-talk and math performance. (Author/JDD)
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Coping
The Irvine Paraprofessional Program: A Promising Practice for Serving Students with ADHD.
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Kotkin, Ronald – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1998
Describes the Irvin Paraprofessional Program (IPP), a 12-week intensive intervention that includes: (1) direct intervention to children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder by specially trained paraprofessionals; (2) teacher consultation by the school psychologists on effective classroom management strategies; (3) school-based…
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Disorders, Behavior Modification, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Education