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Omori, Mariko – Paedagogica Historica: International Journal of the History of Education, 2023
This study examines the purpose and practice of "adjustment rooms" established in special education classes in Los Angeles public schools in the early twentieth century. The establishment and practices associated with adjustment rooms are a local example of broader international trends related to the classification and streaming of…
Descriptors: Educational History, Emotional Adjustment, Special Education, Educational Practices
Illinois State Board of Education, 2022
The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is committed to the cognitive, linguistic, and socio-emotional development of all children in Illinois. ISBE's Multilingual Department is focused on ensuring that students with diverse linguistic repertoires and those who may benefit from additional support have equitable access to academic instruction…
Descriptors: English Language Learners, Enrollment, Preschool Education, Elementary Secondary Education
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Murphy, Audrey Figueroa; Torff, Bruce; Sessions, David – International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism, 2019
Survey research (n = 366) examined educators' beliefs about the efficacy of five pedagogical models (English as a second language ("ESL") "self-contained," "ESL push-in," "ESL pullout," "bilingual," and "dual language") for English language learners who differ in English literacy…
Descriptors: Spanish Speaking, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction
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Lane, Julie M. – Journal of the International Association of Special Education, 2020
There is a dearth of literature about special education practices in international schools. However, literature reflecting case study data on a school or regional practice does exist. Two quantitative global studies on special education practices also exist (Gaskell, 2017; International School Collaborate [ISC], 2017). The current study compared…
Descriptors: International Schools, Special Education, Educational Practices, Language Usage
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Boaler, Jo – Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 1998
Reports on three-year case studies of two schools using alternative mathematical teaching approaches. One used the traditional textbook approach and the other used open-ended activities at all times. Concludes that students who followed a traditional approach developed a procedural knowledge, while students who learned mathematics in an open…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Concept Formation, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education