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Developing Future Citizens Of America: Repositioning Social Studies Education In An Era Of Accountability, Lisa D'Souza, Meagan Kullberg
Developing Future Citizens Of America: Repositioning Social Studies Education In An Era Of Accountability, Lisa D'Souza, Meagan Kullberg
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As a discipline, social studies develops critical and historical thinking skills while exposing students to democratic values. Such skills remain essential to preparing future leaders of America. Yet, recent research continues to demonstrate the increased marginalization of social studies, especially in light of educational reform movements and accountability measures. This study interviewed eight 3rd grade teachers from diverse central Massachusetts elementary schools to better understand the voices of teachers. In particular, the teachers described factors impacting their instructional opportunities in social studies. Implications from this study include additional collaborative opportunities with other educators at the same grade level to gain …
Effects Of Parent Implemented Visual Schedule Routines For African American Children With Asd In Low-Income Home Settings, Samantha E. Goldman, Carrie A. Glover, Blair P. Lloyd, Erin E. Barton, Maria P. Mello
Effects Of Parent Implemented Visual Schedule Routines For African American Children With Asd In Low-Income Home Settings, Samantha E. Goldman, Carrie A. Glover, Blair P. Lloyd, Erin E. Barton, Maria P. Mello
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Low-income, minority families are underrepresented in the literature on parent training for school-aged children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Although the use of visual supports, such as visual schedules, is considered to be an evidence-based practice for children with ASD in school, it is not known whether this strategy is effective for minority, low-income families when implemented by the parent in the home setting. This study used a multiple-baseline across routines design replicated across two African American child-mother dyads to examine the effects of a parent-implemented visual schedule procedure on child independent schedule use and between-activity transitions. Parent participants were …
Predictors Of Participant Perceptions Of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Success, Samantha E. Goldman, Carolyn Q. Mason
Predictors Of Participant Perceptions Of Facilitated Individualized Education Program Meeting Success, Samantha E. Goldman, Carolyn Q. Mason
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Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP) meetings present one option for early, alternative dispute resolution in special education. Although it has been suggested that this process may be useful in resolving disputes and improving relationships, these hypotheses have not been directly addressed. In this study, we used individual participant feedback data collected by a northwestern state over a 2-year period to answer the following research questions: (a) What are the perceived outcomes of FIEP meetings in terms of agreement, reduced future use of procedural safeguards, and improved relationships between school staff and family? and (b) What are the predictors of these …