In a study conducted to see which method of error treatment was more effective in EFL writing classes, 288 Iranian EFL learners took the TOEFL test to be grouped in two homogeneous classes. Each student in each group wrote a paragraph on a general topic which was proofread for mistakes/errors by three experienced EFL writing teachers (i.e.,…

Dyslexia is a term that has been applied since the early part of the 20th Century to many students with reading difficulties. The term comes from medicine, but its broadest application is within education. Many educators, however, remain confused about the term in spite of the fact that major advances in the understanding of dyslexia have been…

While theoretical approaches to error correction vary in the second language acquisition (SLA) literature, most sources agree that such correction is useful and leads to learning. While some point out the relevance of the communicative context in which the correction takes place, others stress the value of consciousness-raising. Trying to…

Purpose: Ultrasound can provide images of the tongue during speech production. The present study set out to examine the potential utility of ultrasound in remediation of North American English /r/. Method: The participants were 2 Canadian English-speaking adolescents who had not yet acquired /r/. The study included an initial period without…

This paper presents findings from a study of the experiences and outcomes of older and younger community college students. We developed a discrete-time hazard model using longitudinal transcript data on a cohort of first-time community college students in Florida to compare the impact of enrollment pathways (such as remediation) and enrollment…

A study explored new approaches to teaching spelling to adult learners. The first step was to examine the research on teaching spelling to identify the spelling problems and strategies that were most successful when teaching poor spellers. These strategies were identified: use of spelling lists; correction of own tests; systematic teaching;…

These presentations offer information on the benefits of using computer-assisted instruction (CAI) for remedial education. First, William J. Hierstein offers a summary of the Computer Assisted Basic Skills Project conducted by Southeastern Community College at the Iowa State Penitentiary. Hierstein provides background on the funding for the…

The primary goal of reading clinics is to help disabled readers. However, clinics also help teachers diagnose reading disabilities and recommend remediation. They help implement research on the effects of special instruction, the causes of reading disabilities, the effectiveness of diagnostic tests, and other related factors. They may also train…

Learning disability is seen to be a dissociative disorder (school shock) similar to shell shock in wartime. The shell shock model is explained to focus diagnosis and treatment of learning disabilities around the dynamics of the predisposing unconscious conflict, the dynamics in the environment, the mechanism which allows these two conditions to…

Leadership persons responsible for budget planning of learning assistance centers should have a knowledge of the budgetary process. Considerations in budget planning--establishing clear goals, using a team approach, collecting output indicators, having a bookkeeping system, and maintaining budgetary flexibility--are discussed in this paper. Since…

The initial purpose of this project was to demonstrate in four Washington state elementary schools the application of functional analysis of behavior to children who have learning disabilities and social behavior disturbances in the natural school setting. During the development of the project this purpose was broadened to include the prevention…

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of remedial courses and present placement policies and instruments. Comparisons were made in such areas as ability, interest, motivation, persistence, and performance among randomly selected groups of junior college students: (1) those needing to take remedial courses but placed in…

Investigated was the development of a diagnostic and individualized remedial program for prospective elementary teachers in the area of mathematical skills. Subjects were 120 students in the pre-methods course on number systems during the Winter and Spring 1971 terms at the Ogontz Campus, Pennsylvania State University. All subjects were given a…

This study was conducted to determine the effect of remedial instruction in English usage upon writing competence in a college business letter-writing course. It was hypothesized that remedial instruction in English usage would not affect an individual's letter-writing achievements. Subjects were 50 matched pairs (IQ, Freshman English, grade, age,…