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Phipps, Patricia M. – Academic Therapy, 1984
Representative reactions from eight regular class teachers regarding visits to special education classes for learning disabled students are presented. Reactions stressed the student's need for approval, the success of high expectations and realistic goals, and admiration for the work of the special education teacher. (CL)
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Special Classes, Special Education, Teacher Attitudes
Kraft, Arthur – Academic Therapy, 1972
Discussed are undesirable proliferation of special education classes and some possible alternatives which could increase the number of children able to remain in regular classes. (KW)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, Mainstreaming
Hannah, Elaine P.; Parker, Ronald M. – Academic Therapy, 1980
Factors involved in the decision to place a learning disabled child in a mainstream or special class setting include the classroom situation (class size and teacher training); the child (behavior, academic ability, and social competence); and the parents. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming, Parent Role
Leviton, Harvey – Academic Therapy, 1978
Research on the effectiveness of the special education class is reviewed and studies on the role of resource rooms are discussed. (CL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Handicapped Children, Program Effectiveness, Research Reviews (Publications)
Koppitz, Elizabeth Munsterberg – Academic Therapy, 1972
Descriptors: Elementary School Students, Exceptional Child Education, Followup Studies, Grouping (Instructional Purposes)
Phipps, Patricia M. – Academic Therapy, 1982
The school records of 40 boys and 20 girls placed in special education programs (for learning disabled, educable retarded, or behavior disordered) were examined to compare reasons for referral and placement. Results indicated that boys were more likely to be referred for behavior problems or behavior and academic problems. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Behavior Problems, Decision Making, Mild Disabilities
Braun, Carl – Academic Therapy, 1977
Research on the effect of teacher expectations on student performance is considered as it relates to the reading teacher. (SBH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Elementary Education, Expectation, Learning Disabilities
Lowenthal, Barbara – Academic Therapy, 1987
Suggestions presented for special education teachers evaluating or preparing mildly or moderately disabled students for integration into mainstreamed classes include: training students to understand the difference between the resource and mainstreamed classes (directions, group activities); meeting with the regular classroom teacher; and teaching…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods, Learning Strategies
Minner, Sam; Prater, Greg – Academic Therapy, 1989
Factors in the physical arrangement of special education classrooms that may lead to greater instructional control and structure include teacher proximity and view, separation of space, and reduction of extraneous stimuli. The issue of making classrooms more relaxed and home-like versus structuring them like regular classes to prepare students for…
Descriptors: Class Organization, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Design Requirements
