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Peer reviewedWarren, Steve F.; Yoder, Paul J. – Journal of Special Education, 1994
This paper discusses the historical context of communication and language intervention and critiques three widely used interventions. It advocates a cross-paradigmatic approach because its inherent flexibility fits with what is known about language acquisition, the nature of different intervention approaches, and human development. This approach…
Descriptors: Communication Disorders, Constructivism (Learning), Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedMercer, Cecil D.; And Others – Journal of Special Education, 1994
This article examines constructivism in terms of the learner, the content, teacher-student interactions, motivation, and assessment; evaluates mathematics standards and their sensitivity to students with mild/moderate disabilities; and identifies 19 instructional components derived from constructivism, focusing on teacher behaviors, teacher…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Constructivism (Learning), Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedScruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Journal of Special Education, 1994
Findings of experimental and qualitative research on construction of science knowledge by students with mild disabilities are reported. Both lines of research indicate these students are able to construct scientific knowledge using scientific methods, positive outcomes are associated with implementation of teacher effectiveness variables, and…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Elementary Secondary Education, Experiments, Instructional Effectiveness
