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Gersten, Russell; Chard, David; Baker, Scott – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2000
This article reviews key findings from school-reform studies of the 1980s on sustained use of effective teacher practices in the classroom and explains their relevance to special education. Recent findings are also highlighted and unresolved issues are identified. An appendix lists sustainability factors and issues. (Contains references.)…
Descriptors: Adoption (Ideas), Disabilities, Educational Innovation, Educational Practices
Gersten, Russell; Baker, Scott K.; Marks, Susan Unok – 1998
This guide provides practical information for teachers and others working with students who have learning difficulties (such as learning or language disabilities) and for whom English is a second language. Emphasis is on productive instructional strategies and approaches. The book is based on results of focus groups comprised of practicing…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Curriculum Design, English (Second Language), Focus Groups
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Gersten, Russell; And Others – Remedial and Special Education (RASE), 1987
Current research on direct instruction is reviewed with a particular emphasis on studies of instructional design and technology and research on effective staff development. Among conclusions was that the same instructional variables affecting learner performance with traditional materials affect learning with computer-assisted instruction and…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Methods, Educational Research, Educational Technology
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Gersten, Russell; Baker, Scott K.; Shanahan, Timothy; Linan-Thompson, Sylvia; Collins, Penny; Scarcella, Robin – What Works Clearinghouse, 2007
This Practice Guide is the first in a series of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) guides in education that are developed by a panel of experts. The guides are intended to bring the best available evidence and expertise to bear on the types of systemic challenges that cannot currently be addressed by single intervention or programs. This…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English Instruction, Vocabulary Development, Literacy