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Wiener, Judith; Harris, P. J. – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1997
An individualized, classroom-based social skills training program was evaluated using 45 children (ages 9-12) with learning disabilities in special education classes. Thirteen children received a 6-week intervention, 7 received a 12-week intervention, and 25 received no training. Children in the six-week program showed gains in social skills and…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Elementary Education, Instructional Effectiveness, Interpersonal Competence
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Pressley, Michael; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1996
The constructivist educational theory of instructional scaffolding, where a teacher provides support to students on an as-needed basis and decreases support as the student's competence grows, is evaluated. Scaffolding is seen as being only one part of effective instruction for students with learning or other disabilities. Limitations to the…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Principles, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
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Vadasy, Patricia F.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, 1997
A study of 17 first-graders identified at high risk for a reading disability investigated the effects of community tutors on reading performance. When compared to the performance of matched controls, the children performed better on spelling and segmentation but not on reading. Skills declined at the second-grade follow-up evaluation. (CR)
Descriptors: Community Programs, Early Intervention, Grade 1, High Risk Students