Estimated the prevalence of cognitive impairment and disruptive behaviors among functionally disabled persons living in the community using data from the 1984 National Long-Term Care Survey. Assessed relationship between cognitive impairment, disruptive behaviors, and functional limitations. Found number of eligible persons varied greatly under…

Focuses on application of student development theory in university residence hall setting. Surveyed 172 resident assistants (RAs) to develop measure of student development theory knowledge, to determine usefulness of theory as basis for RA training, and to identify any significant differences in recognizing application of specific theory.…

Describes campuswide computer network at Lafayette College and how it has allowed career services to help students search for, find, and secure careers. Describes use of computer network for interview sign-ups and on-line resumes, and plans to develop on-line services and alumni directories. (NB)

Provides a brief history of research in word processing and writing, describes the use of word processing as a writing aid, and discusses the problems and issues in research design in the area of word processing instruction. (MG)

Presents findings from 18 reviewed studies with regard to attitude and the quality of writing performance. Discusses pedagogy and the problem of defining basic writers. Suggests research directions that can help move educators toward a new pedagogy. (MG)

Self-management strategy training was given to four learning-disabled adolescent males. The subjects mastered the steps in seven to nine sessions and went on to apply the strategy to target behaviors following which these behaviors were at or above criterion in both training and generalization settings. (Author/DB)

This study, in which 237 blind persons were administered the Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation System (CVES), found that the CVES was significantly able to predict subjects' vocational placement and independent living levels as determined by rehabilitation personnel. (Author/DB)

The possibility is raised of teaching reasoning strategies to students with learning disabilities using a curriculum designed around reasoning by analogy. The research base for such instruction is summarized. These principles of critical thinking are illustrated through examples including reading the newspaper, counseling situations, and content…

This article discusses the relation between instruction prescribed by standardized commercial curricula and reading achievement of mainstreamed students with learning disabilities. An instructional template for use with these curricula is described and its results examined. Limitations of generic instructional procedures adapting mainstream…

High school learning disabilities teachers (n=325) and special education supervisors (n=145) were surveyed concerning secondary learning disabilities programs. Although program emphases have not changed over the past decade, educators' priorities changed, calling for less content area instruction, more career/vocational and learning strategies…

Classwide peer tutoring was implemented in a self-contained classroom for 12 primary-grade students with mild mental retardation. Results indicated that students accurately implemented classwide peer tutoring, high rates of accurate practice were produced, and spelling test performance increased by more than 60 percent correct over baseline.…

Identifies sources of information and research about case studies that address (1) the effectiveness of case studies; (2) subject areas where cases are commonly used, as well as recent examples of their use, including college level instruction and teacher training, and government and military training and policy development; and (3) case study…

Two seventh and eighth grade teachers, trained in the Foxfire approach, describe class projects related to their rural school's 50-year history--oral history interviews with former students and teachers and the local historian, writing a book of school reminiscences, and organizing a school reunion. (SV)

The current status of science education for scientific literacy in the United States is reviewed. Textbooks and teaching methods are the main focus of criticism. (CW)

Automated evaluation methods, used in medical school training programs, are discussed. The use of situational questions which help students to make connections between the biochemical knowledge acquired and its application in medical practice is proposed. Examples of these types of questions are included. (KR)