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Academic Achievement and Social Functioning of Children with and without Learning Difficulties
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Walker, Ann; Nabuzoka, Dabie – Educational Psychology, 2007
The academic achievement and social functioning of children with learning difficulties (LD) and children without LD (7-12 years old) was examined. Attainment scores in mathematics and English were obtained for each child, and a sample of children without LD was further classified as low achieving (LA) or high achieving (HA) on the basis of these…
Descriptors: Learning Problems, Intervention, Social Adjustment, Sociometric Techniques
The Social Status of Children with Learning Disabilities: A Reexamination.
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Stone, Wendy L.; La Greca, Annette M. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1990
Using current sociometric procedure in regular intermediate grade classes, the study found that mainstreamed learning-disabled children (N=57 ) were disproportionately represented in the rejected and neglected sociometric groups and underrepresented in the popular and average groups. (DB)
Descriptors: Intermediate Grades, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming
Preliminary Evidence on the Social Standing of Students with Learning Disabilities in PALS and No-PALS Classrooms.
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Fuchs, Douglas; Fuchs, Lynn S.; Mathes, Patricia G.; Martinez, Elizabeth A. – Learning Disabilities: Research & Practice, 2002
A study collected sociometric data in 39 second- through sixth-grade classrooms, 22 of which were engaged in Peer-Assisted Learning Strategies (PALS), a form of peer tutoring. Students with learning disabilities in PALS classes were more socially accepted than those in no-PALS classes and enjoyed the same social standing as controls. (Contains…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Inclusive Schools, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning Disabilities
Sociometric Status and After-School Social Activity of Children with Learning Disabilities.
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Ackerman, David; Howes, Carollee – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1986
Sociometric and activity questionnaires were administered using a sample of 28 learning disabled (LD) boys (ages 6-13) enrolled in private school. Results suggested that the LD population is sociometrically heterogeneous. Popularity was found to be significantly related to informal get-togethers with friends, but not to levels of participation in…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Elementary Education, Interpersonal Relationship, Learning Disabilities