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Dammann, James E.; Vaughn, Sharon – Behavioral Disorders, 2001
This article describes the usefulness of a scientific approach to improving knowledge and practice in special education. Of four approaches to knowledge (superstition, folklore, craft, and science), craft and science are supported and implications for special education drawn including the need to bridge the gulf between research knowledge and…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Epistemology, Research and Development
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Shores, Richard E.; Jack, Susan L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1996
This introduction to the special issue on research needs and issues in education for students with emotional and behavioral disorders explains how the special issue originated, and identifies major topics of papers included in the issue, such as the importance of classroom structure, the role of setting events, social skills training, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classroom Research, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education
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Kauffman, James M. – Behavioral Disorders, 1996
This paper addresses issues in the utilization of research by special educators. It urges researchers to do better research and policymakers to make better choices. Criteria for good research-based procedures are offered. Discussion is organized around common frustrations of special educators, strategies for improving the link of research to…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Research and Development
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Kamps, Debra M.; Tankersley, Melody – Behavioral Disorders, 1996
This paper identifies recurrent themes in prevention of behavioral and conduct disorders, including early intervention and family-focused prevention services; school-based prevention programs (such as peer mediation, social skills training, and self-management training); and within- and across-setting collaboration. Key areas for prevention…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Cooperative Programs, Early Intervention, Educational Trends
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Gunter, Philip L.; Denny, R. Kenton – Behavioral Disorders, 1996
This paper identifies specific classroom management strategies for children with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD) that have been supported by research, and offers evidence that these strategies are not being effectively implemented in classrooms. It suggests that classroom management strategies in experimental studies may not match the…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Classroom Research, Classroom Techniques, Elementary Secondary Education
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Whelan, Richard J.; Simpson, Richard L. – Behavioral Disorders, 1996
Addresses research-based issues related to preparing teachers and other professionals to work with children and youth with emotional and behavioral disorders. Discussion includes an identification of basic personnel preparation questions to be addressed, components of an effective training program, steps for establishing program effectiveness, and…
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances, Postsecondary Education
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Bradley, Renee; Henderson, Kelly; Monfore, Dorotha A. – Behavioral Disorders, 2004
Improving the services for children with emotional or behavioral problems has been one of the priorities of the Department of Education for the last four decades. Since its implementation, the Office of Special Education Programs has been dedicated to funding and supporting research in the area of emotional disorders. Despite increased attention…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Emotional Disturbances, Children, Behavioral Science Research