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Direct linkKaznowski, Kimberly – NASSP Bulletin, 2004
This study compared the school performance of a sample of slow learners who qualified for special education as learning disabled with a sample of slow learners who did not qualify for special education. The intent of the study was to determine which group of slow learners was more successful in school in order to know if special education or…
Descriptors: Slow Learners, Comparative Analysis, Academic Achievement, Special Education
Peer reviewedVannan, Donald A. – Science Activities, 1974
Briefly discusses ten resource articles and books that may be useful to special education and elementary teachers who wish to provide science activities for slow learners and retarded students. (JR)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Handicapped Children, Low Ability Students, Mental Retardation
Peer reviewedHalpern, Marilyn – Education Libraries, 1986
Essay and annotated bibliography provide information on print sources and databases containing descriptions and reviews of tests assessing exceptional children and adolescents. These sources cover a large number and variety of instruments that may be used by teachers and diagnosticians in the areas of mental and physical handicaps and giftedness.…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Annotated Bibliographies, Children, Elementary Secondary Education
Hyde, Ronald R. – School Guidance Worker, 1976
The author describes the activities, events and programs of a vocational high school whose enrollment is students with abilities considered to be in the occupational, vocational, and services range. (Author)
Descriptors: Exceptional Persons, Industrial Education, Low Ability Students, Program Descriptions
Peer reviewedPolinsky, Aaron S. – French Review, 1971
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educationally Disadvantaged, Emotional Disturbances, Experimental Teaching
Download full textHillinger, Yvonne M. – 1968
Instructional materials for student use were developed by the author and a state-level committee of teachers to be used in a vocational school for the deaf, slow learner, or near illiterate. The program was tested at the State School for the Deaf. The book presents the non-technical information that the students will need to have as employees.…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Guidance, Clothing Instruction, Deafness
Peer reviewedSnider, Vicki E. – Educational Leadership, 1990
Learning styles represent a type of aptitude-treatment interaction suggesting that a person's distinctive characteristics (aptitudes) can be matched to a specific treatment (instructional method) yielding a more effective outcome than could otherwise have been achieved. Special education research does not support categorizing youngsters or using…
Descriptors: Aptitude Treatment Interaction, Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Problems
Prehm, Herbert J.; Crosson, James E. – Rehabil Lit, 1969
Chapter 1 of "Education of Exceptional Children, a review of the literature for the 3-year period since the issuance of "REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, Volume 36, No 1, February 1966.
Descriptors: Child Psychology, Educational Research, Exceptional Child Education, Experimental Psychology
Marble, W. O., Jr. – 1980
The major objective of this evaluation was to determine whether "The Slow Learner in the Secondary Schools" program had any impact on the educational environment of the slower learners in Burnaby (B.C.). The objective of the program was to produce measurable impact regarding changes in the attitudes, instructional strategies, curriculum, and use…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Inservice Teacher Education, Mainstreaming, Program Evaluation
Kass, Corrine E. – Rehabil Lit, 1969
Chapter 5 of "Education of Exceptional Children, a review of the literature for the 3-year period since the issuance of "REVIEW OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH, Volume 36, No. 1, February 1966.
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Child Development, Child Psychology, Dyslexia
Texas Education Agency, Austin. Texas Dropout Information Clearinghouse. – 1989
This guide is intended to provide an overview of advocacy issues relating to slow learners in Texas schools. A summary of the research on characteristics of slower learners and successful instructional strategies for these children are also included. The overview addresses slow learners' lack of eligibility for special education, identification of…
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Eligibility
National Education Association, Washington, DC. Project on Utilization of Inservice Education R & D Outcomes. – 1977
The inservice teacher education course described is designed for special education teachers of reading at the elementary level. The contents and scope of the module are outlined, and the activities and resources involved in the use of the materials are described. Ordering information is included and a critique of the unit is provided. (JD)
Descriptors: Basic Reading, Elementary Education, Handicapped Children, Inservice Teacher Education
Padial, Antonio; And Others – 1982
The Science in Action series is designed to teach practical science concepts to special-needs students. It is intended to develop students' problem-solving skills by teaching them to observe, record, analyze, conclude, and predict. This document contains a student workbook which deals with the basic concepts of weather. Six separate units include:…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
Oregon State Dept. of Education, Salem. – 1967
IN THE PAST THE ECONOMY CONTAINED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THOSE WHOSE NEEDS WERE NOT MET BY THE SCHOOL, BUT TODAY NEW TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES OF PRODUCTION ARE ELIMINATING THIS CHOICE. SPECIAL PROGRAMS SUGGESTED HAVE TWO MAIN AREAS OF CONCERN, PREVENTIVE PROGRAMS WHICH RECOGNIZE SPECIAL NEEDS IN ADVANCE AND PROVIDE NECESSARY ASSISTANCE SO THAT…
Descriptors: Counseling Services, Disabilities, Educational Legislation, Educationally Disadvantaged
Echaore, Susan D.; Wentz, Budd – 1987
The Science in Action series is designed to teach practical science concepts to special-needs students. It is intended to develop students' problem-solving skills by teaching them to observe, record, analyze, conclude, and predict. This document contains a student workbook which deals with basic principles of physical science. Seven separate units…
Descriptors: Automation, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary Education, Elementary School Science
