A computer program was implemented as an aid to improve third graders' spelling word mastery. The program focused on helping 15 medium-ability students from 3 classrooms improve their spelling scores and proficiency. During the 10-week project each student spent 10 minutes a day working on a computer using the computer software "Guess That…

To raise the spelling test scores of the lowest-level readers and poorest spellers in a third grade class, a practicum developed and implemented a spelling improvement program. Various strategies were implemented to allow for different learning modalities. Multi-sensory activities, computer managed instruction, and computer assisted instruction…

A study skills program was developed and implemented to improve spelling grades while incorporating new study skill techniques in a multi-ethnic and multicultural elementary school. A target group of eight fifth-grade students who lacked these skills was established. The program contained five basic strategies for increasing study skills and…

A practicum used the Keyboard Familiarization approach (introducing students to the location of keys on the computer keyboard) to integrate the computer into a traditionally taught first-grade spelling program, using laminated copies of the computer keyboard. After completing basic drill and practice sessions on the laminated keyboard, the 23…

The study presents teaching techniques for use with elementary learning disabled students which utilize right brain simultaneous (as opposed to sequential or left brain) learning processes. It also describes a 15-week classroom project utilizing selected techniques with 11 learning disabled children in grades 2 through 6. The literature review and…

This study was designed to improve spelling performance of 17 mainstreamed elementary special education students by developing self-regulatory mechanisms and by training the regular classroom teacher and parents in ways to meet the handicapped student's learning needs. A variety of intervention techniques was employed including homework…

A 10-week practicum intervention was designed to improve second graders' spelling skills. A target group of five students who had exhibited difficulty in staying on-task and were performing a half-year below grade level was selected. Practicum goals were that 60 percent of target children would: (1) score at least 80 percent on spelling tests in…