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Casserly, Ann Marie; Gildea, Anne – European Journal of Special Needs Education, 2015
This research investigated a special reading class placement for children with dyslexia in the Republic of Ireland. The study compared the literacy attainments of children before and after their reading class placement, and determined in particular children's views regarding the placement. Participants included 16 children with dyslexia who had…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Dyslexia, Reading Instruction, Student Placement
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McWhirter, Jan; And Others – Australia and New Zealand Journal of Developmental Disabilities, 1990
Reading and mathematics learning activities were surveyed in eight special classes for mildly intellectually disabled children and eight regular classes with one mildly intellectually disabled child each. Children in special classes spent the most instructional time in individualized activities, whereas regular class students spent conspicuously…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Individualized Instruction
Ysseldyke, James E.; And Others – Learning Disabilities Research, 1989
Special education students (21 learning disabled, 12 emotionally/behaviorally disordered, 14 educable mentally retarded) and 30 nonhandicapped students were observed to identify teaching structures and tasks experienced during reading in both mainstream and special education settings. Several setting effects and a difference in the amount of time…
Descriptors: Educational Methods, Elementary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Werner, Nancy; And Others – 1981
Intended for Iowa special education teachers, the document contains a model senior high school special education course of study which emphasizes survival skills and the affective needs of students. Following an introductory section, on the course of study's rationale, are four color coded sections each addressing a specific population/educational…
Descriptors: Career Education, Curriculum, Daily Living Skills, Definitions