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Finkelstein, Harry – 1980
This mathematics textbook, developed for use with slow learners and learning disabled students in secondary school, contains 17 chapters. Among the topics covered are: number words; place value; rounding whole numbers; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers; reducing fractions; mixed numbers; lowest common…
Descriptors: Addition, Division, Fractions, Learning Disabilities
Clark, Margaret M. – Exceptional Child, 1986
The article identifies characteristics of children with moderate learning difficulties, relates these characteristics to features of educational technology, and lists strengths and weaknesses of computer assisted learning. The need for educational technology to compliment good teaching and not merely computerize outdated practices is stressed. (DB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Walker, Robert J. – 1980
There are several efforts today in the United States to explore and develop new educational applications for both the main frame computers and the microcomputers, especially in the development of instruction for the culturally disadvantaged and the handicapped. Recent developments for the visually impaired include using high speed…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Disadvantaged, Elementary Secondary Education, Hearing Impairments
Fuller, Gerald B.; And Others – Diagnostique, 1991
Factor analysis performed on the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R) for 252 subjects (ages 6-16), who were mentally handicapped, slow learners, or learning disabled, identified 3 factors: verbal-conceptual, perceptual-spatial, and distractibility-short-term memory. Findings suggest that the factor example can be used to…
Descriptors: Attention Control, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Factor Analysis
Bush, Wilma Jo; Giles, Marian Taylor – 1969
Designed for the teacher in training as well as the classroom teacher, the text presents step-by-step remedial techniques for developmental training of the slow learner or the child with learning disabilities. Presented are activities, instructional materials, and teaching techniques for grades 1 through 8. Developmental areas included are…
Descriptors: Aural Learning, Developmental Tasks, Exceptional Child Education, Expressive Language
Huessy, Hans R. – 1977
Early identification of Minimal Brain Dysfunction (MBD) is now easier, partly as a result of a series of 3 studies made in rural Vermont over a period of 15 years. MBD victims exhibit different behaviors at different ages. "Fidgetiness", a "nuisance" factor, and poor learning are all strong predictors of MBD for children at the…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Drug Therapy, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Disturbances
Preferences for Sources of Social Support of Hispanic Male Adolescents with Mild Learning Handicaps.
Morrison, Gale M.; And Others – Education and Training in Mental Retardation, 1992
This study investigated social support preferences of Hispanic male junior high school students with (n=22) and without (n=11) mild learning handicaps for various life stressors. Students with handicaps were more likely to choose "nobody" and less likely to choose siblings than nonhandicapped peers. Differences between special class and resource…
Descriptors: Hispanic Americans, Interpersonal Relationship, Junior High School Students, Junior High Schools
PDF pending restorationSouth, W. Frank, Comp.; And Others
Presented is the report of a regional task force on diagnosis and program intervention for children with learning difficulties (learning disabled, behaviorally disordered, slow learning, culturally/linguistically different, and economically/environmentally disadvantaged children). Current state practices relative to the five disability classes are…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Cultural Differences, Definitions, Disadvantaged Youth
Download full textPerin, Dolores; Flugman, Bert – 1990
The report describes a federally funded 3-year demonstration program for the vocational training of urban young adults with severe learning diasbilities who have left high school special education programs. The program, "The Integrated Skills Vocational Training Program," involved the collaboration of a not-for-profit trade school, the…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Basic Skills, Cooperative Programs, Demonstration Programs
Salomone, Ronald E., Ed. – FOCUS: Teaching English Language Arts, 1986
Intended for teachers of the English language arts, the articles in this issue offer suggestions and techniques for teaching the low level achiever. Titles and authors of the articles are as follows: (1) "A Point to Ponder" (Rachel Martin); (2) "Tracking: A Self-Fulfilling Prophecy of Failure for the Low Level Achiever" (James Christopher Davis);…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, English Instruction
Siegel, Ernest – 1969
Designed for regular classroom teachers, the book concerns the minimally handicapped child. Concepts discussed are an introduction to special education and the problems of the mildly handicapped child who is mentally retarded, brain injured, or emotionally disturbed, and techniques to aid the teacher with student problems of self-concept, anxiety,…
Descriptors: Administrator Role, Behavior, Classroom Techniques, Community Programs
Winebrenner, Susan – 1996
This book offers principles and practical suggestions for effectively teaching students with a variety of learning difficulties in the regular classroom. Chapter 1 contains tips for helping all students feel welcome in the classroom and Chapter 2 suggests ways to get all students involved in all learning activities. Chapter 3 describes categories…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
Weeks, Kerri – ARIS Resources Bulletin, 2001
Two Australian agencies planned, developed, piloted, and evaluated an online resource for teaching independent living skills to adult students with a mild intellectual disability using technology and the Internet. The resource, called Life Online, is a package of support resource materials tested in regional classrooms in Victoria, Australia.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Adult Education, Agency Cooperation, Budgeting
