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Research Synthesis: Effective Practices For Improving The Reading Comprehension Of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Amy L. Accardo
Research Synthesis: Effective Practices For Improving The Reading Comprehension Of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder, Amy L. Accardo
College of Education Faculty Scholarship
The incidences of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continue to rise steadily increasing the need for research-based strategies to support this population in the core academic content area of reading comprehension. A research synthesis was conducted with the purpose of (1) reviewing existing research to determine effective practices for teaching reading comprehension to students with ASD, (2) identifying the features of effective practices that appear to influence comprehension outcomes, and (3) assessing the quality of the research related to comprehension strategies and students with ASD. A functional relation was identified between the increased reading comprehension of students with ASD and each …
Job Satisfaction And Attrition Among Special Education Teachers, Sophia Mastrantuono
Job Satisfaction And Attrition Among Special Education Teachers, Sophia Mastrantuono
Theses and Dissertations
It is thought that special education teaching, as a professional entity, experiences high rates of turnover. These high levels of turnover, have been attributed to the demands included in a special education job description. While most previous studies have looked at external factors as the above, few have assessed if and how job satisfaction or the employers indication that they find their job to be meaningful or fulfilling, affects their likelihood to remain in the field instead of looking for alternate employment. The current study will investigate to what extent, job satisfaction, alleviates special education teacher's attrition rates. A survey, …
An Evaluation On The Wilson Reading Program For Students With Learning Disabilities: A Longitudinal Study, Rosemarie Harrison
An Evaluation On The Wilson Reading Program For Students With Learning Disabilities: A Longitudinal Study, Rosemarie Harrison
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of the Wilson Reading Program as a supplemental reading program for students with disabilities. A school district's student decoding and comprehension scores in three years were reviewed and synthesized for the program evaluation. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) with a repeated measure was used to compare possible differences of student performance in decoding and word recognition, and overall reading skills at each grade level respectively. It was found that the Wilson Reading Program had a significant effect on students' Word Reading Scores in Year 2 of the intervention, but not …
An Examination Of A Homework And Organizational Skills Intervention For Middle School Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Kristy Mitchell
An Examination Of A Homework And Organizational Skills Intervention For Middle School Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Kristy Mitchell
Theses and Dissertations
Homework and organizational skills can be problematic for any middle school student, but can be especially problematic for middle students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. An intervention called Homework, Organization, and Planning Strategies was implemented to four students in the middle school who are diagnosed with ADHD. Research questions were focused determining if an intervention that aims to improve homework and organizational skills effective and can improve academic performance and if that improvement can be maintained. Two seventh grade and two eighth grade participants were involved in this study, all of which had a diagnosis of one of the three …
The Effects Of Unified Sports On Attitudes Of College Students Towards Students With Intellectual Disabilities, William Moylan
The Effects Of Unified Sports On Attitudes Of College Students Towards Students With Intellectual Disabilities, William Moylan
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a college Unified Sports program on the attitudes of college-aged students towards students with intellectual disabilities. A pre and posttest research design was used in the study. A total of 40 college students participated in the Unified Sports sport club at an institute located in the southern area of New Jersey. Data was collected after a six-week program that played games once a week for an hour. The independent variable in this study was the interactions and education of college students to people with intellectual disabilities. The dependent variable …
Academic Perseverance: Establishing On-Task Behaviors Through Self-Monitoring, Lauren Arno
Academic Perseverance: Establishing On-Task Behaviors Through Self-Monitoring, Lauren Arno
Theses and Dissertations
The purposes of this study were to (a) examine the effectiveness of using an iPad for self-monitoring of secondary students Classified with an emotional disturbance, (b) evaluate their behavior changes (c) evaluate their academic performance, and (d) evaluate their satisfaction with an iPad used for their self-monitoring. Three high school students, two female and one male with emotional disturbance (ED), participated in the study. A single subject design with ABAB phases was used. During the baseline, their behaviors including asking relevant questions, maintaining eye contact with the teacher or task, keeping conversation on topic, and working on current project were …
Evaluating Teacher Stress And Its Effect On Student Behaviors In An Alternative School, Kimberly Nizolek
Evaluating Teacher Stress And Its Effect On Student Behaviors In An Alternative School, Kimberly Nizolek
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to evaluate teacher stress and its effect on negative student behaviors in an alternative school setting. Teacher stress is defined as a negative state held by a teacher that includes unpleasant emotions, such as anger or sadness, as a result of their work and it appears when events and responsibilities exceed one's coping mechanisms (Kyriacou, 2001; Lazarus, 1993). Teachers working in alternative schools may report a high level of stress based off of their working environment. When teachers feel stressed, they may not be able to provide the necessary support to their students to …
The Effects On Physical Exercises To Improve Social Communication Skills Of Adolescents With Autism, Christopher Fox
The Effects On Physical Exercises To Improve Social Communication Skills Of Adolescents With Autism, Christopher Fox
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of fitness activities on communication skills of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Over the course of 12 weeks, 3 middle school students with ASD participated in a wellness program focusing on learning social and conversational skills through practicing verbal language in a 1:1 situation, paired with peers, and whole group instruction. The initiation and maintenance of their conversation through reciprocal responses, and responses to questions and comments were evaluated. Participants gained social communication (e.g. requests, responses, and making comments), as well as conversational skills (e.g. reciprocity, listener knowledge, verbosity, …
The Effects Of In-Service Training On Teachers' Attitudes Towards Inclusion, Heather Moore
The Effects Of In-Service Training On Teachers' Attitudes Towards Inclusion, Heather Moore
Theses and Dissertations
The purposes of this study are to a) evaluate teachers' attitudes towards inclusion and willingness to provide supports to students with special needs, b) evaluate teachers' willingness to collaborate and use co-teaching models after training, c) evaluate whether or not teachers feel more comfortable about inclusion, and d) evaluate whether or not teachers becomes more positive toward students with disabilities and willing to work with them in an inclusion setting. A total of 16 teachers, 9 general education and 7 special education participated in the study. A pre and post group design was used using a Likert Scale survey with …
Using Ipads To Increase On-Task Behavior Of Students With Autism, Michelle Gould
Using Ipads To Increase On-Task Behavior Of Students With Autism, Michelle Gould
Theses and Dissertations
Students with ASD often exhibit behavior problems, of these; off-task behaviors are a concern. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of using an iPad for students with ASD to self-monitor their own behaviors. A boy and three girls with ASD participated. A single subject design with ABAB phases was used. During the baseline, each student's behavior occurrences in a language arts class were observed using interval recording of three on-task behaviors including facing forward, engaging in assignment, and looking at the teacher. During the intervention, an iPad was provided with an app called Choiceworks downloaded together …
The Effects Of Behavior Interventions On First Grade Students Diagnosed With Adhd Combined Type, Kelley Rand
The Effects Of Behavior Interventions On First Grade Students Diagnosed With Adhd Combined Type, Kelley Rand
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of multiple behavior interventions of first grade students diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This study implemented three behavior interventions. The results were analyzed to determine the successes and comparisons of the interventions. The participants were two first grade male students diagnosed with ADHD. Data was collected during a baseline phase, intervention one phase, intervention two phase, intervention three phase, and post-intervention phase. The independent variables were the use of three singular behavior interventions. The dependent variable was the measure of the participants' appropriate behavior in the classroom. Overall, the …
Using The Raz-Kids Reading Program To Increase Reading Comprehension And Fluency For Students With Ld, Angela Marchand
Using The Raz-Kids Reading Program To Increase Reading Comprehension And Fluency For Students With Ld, Angela Marchand
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to determine whether the computer program, Raz-Kids will assist in supporting independent reading as well as increase a student's guided reading level, fluency, and comprehension. Four 1st graders with a learning disability in an inclusive classroom participated in the study. The Raz-Kids online reading program was provided individually for 15 minutes each session during the literacy intervention period, 3 times a week for 16 weeks. The Developmental Reading Assessment was given at the end of each month to evaluate student performance on a guided reading level, fluency and comprehension. A single subject design with …
Effects Of Point-Of-View Modeling To Teach Life Skills To Students With Cognitive Impairments, Madeline Zacharkow
Effects Of Point-Of-View Modeling To Teach Life Skills To Students With Cognitive Impairments, Madeline Zacharkow
Theses and Dissertations
The purposes of this study were to evaluate the effectiveness of point-of-view (POV) video modeling in teaching culinary skills to elementary students with developmental and cognitive disabilities, compare when the video contains narration versus sound indicators, and to evaluate students' maintenance of gained skills without watching the video. A total of 8 students in grades 3-5 with an age range from 8-11 participated in the study. A single subject research design with ABCD phases was used in this study (Phase A baseline, Phase B and C intervention, and Phase D maintenance). Results showed that students gained skills during the intervention …
The Effects Of Cognitive Strategy Instruction On Math Problem Solving Of High School Students With Learning Disabilities, Joseph Devecchis
The Effects Of Cognitive Strategy Instruction On Math Problem Solving Of High School Students With Learning Disabilities, Joseph Devecchis
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of the study was to examine if Solve It! instruction, a cognitive based strategy instruction program, along with a graphic organizer would increase students understanding of mathematical word problems in the high school classroom setting. The study implemented a pretest-posttest design. There were sixteen participants in the intervention group as well as sixteen students in the control group. The study took place in four different resource mathematics classrooms. The independent variable was a modified version of Solve It! instruction while the dependent variable was a curriculum-based measurement created by the intervention and control group teachers. Overall, all students …
Using Ipads In Vocabulary Instruction For Elementary English Language Learners, Rachel Janice
Using Ipads In Vocabulary Instruction For Elementary English Language Learners, Rachel Janice
Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this study was to examine if English language learners (ELLs) would increase their vocabulary scores in the areas of word recognition, word meaning, and word application when iPads were used during vocabulary instruction. Five at risk third graders enrolled in the school's ELL program participated in the study. All students demonstrated weak English vocabulary skills in the tests during the baseline. During the intervention, 36 vocabulary words selected from the 3rd grade's Dolch word list were taught using flashcards and practiced using the iPad application: Learning Touch Sight Words Pro. All students were assessed weekly and their …
Teacher Knowledge, Skill. And Willingness To Work With Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd), Colleen Mcknight
Teacher Knowledge, Skill. And Willingness To Work With Students With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd), Colleen Mcknight
Theses and Dissertations
This study examined whether or not general education and special education teachers possess the knowledge and skill needed to assist students with ADHD with meeting academic success in their classrooms. Surveys were distributed to all teachers within a pre-kindergarten through sixth grade district in rural Southern New Jersey. An e-mail correspondence specifying the directions for completing the survey as well as a personal request to complete the survey was sent out district-wide to teachers at all grade levels and of all subject areas. Surveys and directions were then placed in teachers' school mailboxes in each of the four district school …
Repeated Reading For Students With Special Needs, Julie Sara
Repeated Reading For Students With Special Needs, Julie Sara
Theses and Dissertations
This research study seeks to determine the effects of implementing variations of the repeated reading strategy with fourth and fifth graders with special needs when reading informational text. The purpose of this study was to teach students new techniques to improve word accuracy and comprehension and to better inform instruction. Four students in a multiple disabled self-contained classroom participated in this five week study. In addition to base-line data that was collected, data on timed repeated reading, paired repeated reading, listening-while-reading repeated reading, and vocabulary instruction prior to repeated reading was also analyzed. An interest inventory measured students' reading motivation …
Finding Your Place In This World: A Quantitative Study Exploring The Geo-Literacy Skills And Content Knowledge Taught To Students With Disabilities Educated In Segregated Special Education Classrooms., Pamela Brillante
Theses and Dissertations
This study was designed to investigate if there was (a) a statistically significant relationship between the different classroom placements special education students were educated in, and instruction in the core subject area of geography and (b) gather the reported beliefs of special education teachers who are teaching in segregated classrooms, about the importance of geographic skills and content knowledge in order for students with disabilities to be able to self-advocate in the future. The results of this study identified that there were statistically significant relationships found across all of the standards highlighting the difference of where a student was educated …