The process of teaching reading to 12 second- and third-grade learning-disabled children was investigated in mainstream classrooms and resource rooms. The study focused on how the process of achieving intersubjectivity in a routine task like reading takes place and how the construction of intersubjectivity (referred to as scaffolding) can vary as…

The generalization of specific social skills to new environments by four elementary aged learning-disabled students was studied using a modified multiple baseline, single-subject research design. During one spring semester, each student was trained for 12 weeks in the use of a specific social skill (such as compliance, cooperative play, or…

Addressed are theoretical issues involved in implementing a full-service learning disabilities/remedial reading resource program for grades 4 to 8. Topics considered include distinctions between various types of resource rooms, principles of reorganizing school services to provide a full services resource program (including implications for staff…

The extent of similarities and differences among educable mentally retarded (EMR), learning disabled (LD), and emotionally disturbed (ED) children was investigated with 75 resource room teachers. Teachers were asked to provide information regarding the children in their classes and some of their program activities; equal numbers of each type of…

A model is outlined for translating validated instructional principles into effective educational practices. Thirty-seven resource room teachers attended two three-hour workshops which were designed to train them to use an instructional program for teaching ten sight words to remedial readers. Teachers' reactions to the program were gathered as…

Briefly explained are the concept, goals, function, and programing of the resource room approach to providing supplementary instructional support for mildly handicapped children. Noted in an operational mechanics section are facilities needed and procedures for initial referral, student identification and evaluation, scheduling, and reporting…

The effect of two special education resource models (teacher consultant model and resource room model) on student achievement and on teacher and student behavior was contrasted, using 480 learning disabled and educable mentally handicapped children (mean age of eight years and four months). (BD)

The effects of social support and school placement on 51 learning-disabled elementary and secondary students were assessed. Students with higher levels of perceived social support scored higher in general self-worth, athletic competence, scholastic competence, and behavioral conduct than students with fewer social supports. School placement was…

Use of the whole language theory can improve the reading and writing of the language-learning disabled. This paper describes resource room characteristics necessary to create a whole language-learning environment and outlines instructional practices consistent with whole language theory, such as reading aloud, language experience approach,…

A survey of classroom teachers revealed that most support remedial and learning-disabled resource room reading programs, although many teachers would prefer smaller classes to the many federal programs which they feel do not always address their needs. (CB)

In the field of education, there is considerable controversy about the appropriateness of an inclusive setting as a more beneficial environment than a resource room for students with learning disabilities. The purpose of this research is to determine whether students with learning disabilities perform better in an inclusive setting or in a…

The author suggests ways to teach "campus survival skills" to handicapped students and suggests techniques for successfully integrating these students into the mainstream of campus life. (KC)

Elementary students (n=150) with learning disabilities were interviewed regarding their preferences for special education service delivery. Students (who were all currently receiving pull-out services) preferred receiving extra help in the special education class from the special education teacher. Students' preferences were not related to age,…

This column offers two articles: one on problems in identifying students who are gifted and learning disabled and recommendations for working with this population; a second article describes a resource program for students in grades six through eight who are gifted and learning disabled, involving collaboration through weekly team meetings. (SW)

This study compared regular education teacher evaluations of the social competence of elementary children with learning disabilities (n=68) receiving services in either traditional "pull out" models or in "integrated" programs. It found that service delivery model alone without any specific planned social-behavioral interventions did not have a…