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An Observational Study Of The Fast Forword Program And Attention Skills Of Students With Learning And Behavioral Difficulties, Eileen A. Mosby
An Observational Study Of The Fast Forword Program And Attention Skills Of Students With Learning And Behavioral Difficulties, Eileen A. Mosby
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This study investigated the effectiveness of the Fast ForWord program (FFW) on attention for students with learning and behavior problems, compared to two other reading programs (Achieve 3000 computerized reading program and a traditional reading program). Improvements in attention skills were observed and compared following a 30-minute, 5 day-a-week schedule. The three programs were implemented within the curriculum in a middle school setting for a 40 day period. The design was a single group study conducted within a single school in the Gloucester County Special Services District. The study participants were 12 seventh through ninth-grade students attending Bankbridge Regional School …
A Study Of Selected Teachers' Methods To Improve Parental Involvement In Education, Michael Sandberg
A Study Of Selected Teachers' Methods To Improve Parental Involvement In Education, Michael Sandberg
Theses and Dissertations
The primary purpose of this study was to explore teaching methods of selected teachers that help to improve parental involvement in education at a middle school in South Jersey. The study also investigated demographic factors such as gender, subject taught, subject or discipline taught, and years of teaching experience. Data on the attitudes were collected by means of a survey using 14 Likert-type items using a 4 point scale and 4 open-ended questions. Research and this study show that a variety of teacher's methods could improve the communication and involvement of parents in the educational process.
Social Stories: Do They Improve The Social Pragmatic Skills Of Second Through Fourth Grade Students With Learning Disabilities?, Kristine A. Egrie
Social Stories: Do They Improve The Social Pragmatic Skills Of Second Through Fourth Grade Students With Learning Disabilities?, Kristine A. Egrie
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The primary purpose of this study was to determine if social stories would improve the social pragmatic skills, specifically asking a question and staying on topic, of second through fourth grade students with learning disabilities. The subjects were six selected students enrolled within a self contained class for students with learning disabilities in southern New Jersey in February and March 2008. Data on social pragmatic skills were collected during the four phases (ABCA) of the study on a tally data sheet during their 35 minute grammar class. Data analysis suggests that both social stories improved the students' demonstration of pragmatic …