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Emergent Verbal Behavior in Preschool Children Learning a Second Language
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May, Richard J.; Downs, Rachel; Marchant, Amanda; Dymond, Simon – Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 2016
We evaluated the emergence of untaught second-language skills following directly taught listener and intraverbal responses. Three preschool children were taught first-language (English) listener responses (e.g., "Point to the horse") and second-language (Welsh) intraverbal responses (e.g., "What is horse in Welsh?" [ceffyl]).…
Descriptors: Preschool Children, Second Language Learning, Language Skills, Intervention
Science Education and Students with Learning Disabilities
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Brigham, Frederick J.; Scruggs, Thomas E.; Mastropieri, Margo A. – Learning Disabilities Research & Practice, 2011
Students with learning disabilities (LD) are increasingly expected to master content in the general education curriculum, making the need for effective instructional supports more important than ever before. Science is a part of the curriculum that can be particularly challenging to students with LD because of the diverse demands it places on…
Descriptors: Learning Disabilities, Verbal Learning, Experiential Learning, Effect Size
Benefits of a Classroom Based Instrumental Music Program on Verbal Memory of Primary School Children: A Longitudinal Study
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Rickard, Nikki S.; Vasquez, Jorge T.; Murphy, Fintan; Gill, Anneliese; Toukhsati, Samia R. – Australian Journal of Music Education, 2010
Previous research has demonstrated a benefit of music training on a number of cognitive functions including verbal memory performance. The impact of school-based music programs on memory processes is however relatively unknown. The current study explored the effect of increasing frequency and intensity of classroom-based instrumental training…
Descriptors: Verbal Learning, Program Effectiveness, Memory, Memorization
Skill Instruction in Outdoor Leadership: A Comparison of a Direct Instruction Model and a Discovery-Learning Model
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Thomas, Glyn – Australian Journal of Outdoor Education, 2007
In this paper I discuss some of the strengths and weaknesses of two different approaches to teaching motor skills to students in outdoor education and outdoor recreation settings. Using acronyms to describe their stages: DEDICT is a six step, direct instructional model that some outdoor leaders may already be familiar with; and FERAL is my…
Descriptors: Outdoor Leadership, Outdoor Education, Skill Development, Direct Instruction
Learning Objectives and Teaching Strategies.
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Allen, D. Ian; White, Richard T. – Canadian Journal of Education, 1980
Describing key instructional elements in each of Gagne's five categories of learning objectives, this article outlines numerous teaching strategies drawing illustrations from the social studies area. Also outlined are 10 steps to achieve multiple objectives and reduce problems of matching objectives, learning modes, and teaching strategies. (SB)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavioral Objectives, Classification, Cognitive Processes
Pinyin + Zhuyin: Introducing a More Effective Way of Teaching the Sound System of Chinese.
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Lam, Clara; Chow, Balance – 1995
American students are exposed to many different romanization systems when learning Chinese. The most important systems include Pinyin, Zhuyin fuhao, Wade-Giles, Gwoyeu Romatzhy, and the Yale system, to name just a few. The Pinyin system, which is built on the English alphabet, is the official transliteration system of mainland China. The Zhuyin…
Descriptors: Chinese, Contrastive Linguistics, Cultural Maintenance, Foreign Countries