Special Education and Teaching Commons^™

Effective Instructional Practices To Prepare Secondary Students For Transitioning Into A Postsecondary Setting: A Literature Review, Jennifer Bryant

LC Journal of Special Education

The focus of this literature review will be to discuss a sample of effective instructional practices and strategies that special education practitioners can teach while still aligning with state-standards for high school students‟ successful entry and participation in a postsecondary education environment. Specific research-based learning models will be examined to emphasize the importance of these prerequisite skills for postsecondary academic demands. Some well-documented instructional approaches and curricula will be examined such as the self-regulated strategy development, Strategic Instruction Model, and Self-Determination curricula to help practitioners facilitate effective teaching practices for high school students entering the postsecondary environment. A sample of …

Video Modeling: An Effective, Evidence-Based Practice For Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders, Selina Field

LC Journal of Special Education

Video modeling is a promising behavioral intervention that has myriad applications for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Video modeling uses visual cues, an effective strategy for instructing students with ASD, who are often visual learners, and modeling, an evidence-based strategy that is effective across ages and populations. Over the past three decades, research has demonstrated that video modeling can be a valuable tool for instructing children with ASD in a variety of skills, and that once a skill is learned through this process, it is maintained over time and generalized across settings. Recent research qualifies video modeling as an …

Strategies For Helping Struggling Readers Comprehend Expository Text, Julie Beyer

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this paper is threefold. First, it is to present the challenges that accompany comprehending expository texts for students who have learning disability. Second, it is to discuss the implication of these challenges for special educators. Third, it is to provide descriptions of pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading teaching strategies that educators can employ to develop comprehension strategies for expository texts used among students who are struggling to comprehend.

Hunting And Today's Feast, F. Edward Williams

LC Journal of Special Education

Perspectives on life and education in Zambia

Learning At Taonga Market, F. Edward Williams

LC Journal of Special Education

Perspectives on life and education in Zambia

Fresh Maize, F. Edward Williams

LC Journal of Special Education

Perspectives on life and education in Zambia

Farming Adventure, F. Edward Williams

LC Journal of Special Education

Perspectives on life and education in Zambia

Christmas Adventure, F. Edward Williams

LC Journal of Special Education

Perspectives on life and education in Zambia

A Day At School In Mpika, F. Edward Williams

LC Journal of Special Education

Perspectives on life and education in Zambia

Overview Of The Proceedings Of The 2021 Inclusion In Science, Learning A New Direction, Conference On Disability (Island), Cary Supalo, Jasodhara Bhattacharya, Daniel Steinberg

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

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Vocabulary Instruction: A Review Of Traditional Approaches And Effective Methods, Amanda Watts

LC Journal of Special Education

Using recent research, this paper will provide an overview of the importance of vocabulary instruction as it relates to reading success of students with learning disabilities. The purpose of this review was to summarize issues with traditional approaches and discuss more effective methods for instructing vocabulary, including mnemonic strategies, semantic mapping, concept muraling, and experiential learning opportunities.

Math Difficulties, Julia C. Lisa

LC Journal of Special Education

Math is one of the most important and critical subjects taught nowadays. Though, it tends to be one of the most difficult subjects to master. Many students have trouble with math which only worsens when they reach adulthood. If students do not learn critical basic math, computation, and problem solving skills they struggle in all aspects of their life. Some students have math disabilities such as learning disabled in math or dyscalculia. These disabilities can severely affect their life skills that are necessary for successfully functioning as a part of society and their lives an adult. The purpose of this …

Prereferral Interventions: Past, Present, And Future Directions, Hajnal Sandidge

LC Journal of Special Education

Despite the widespread existence of prereferral intervention programs, there appears to be little consistency regarding its goals, implementation, the make-up of prereferral intervention teams, types of interventions and measures of the effectiveness of prereferral programs. This paper plans to review the literature on prereferral interventions and also examine the above mentioned aspects.

A Strategic Approach To Adolescent Literacy: A Diagnosis And Prescription For Students With Reading Deficits, Allison Norris

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this paper is to explore the reasons that older students have not reached an age-appropriate level of reading and to collectively assemble and briefly summarize a small inventory of techniques that are adolescent specific and have been proven to close the gap between the struggling reader and their non-struggling peers. The paper concludes with a summary of the attributes of a proactive stance towards reading instruction and how our attitudes towards older students and reading instruction must be flexible. Allowances must be made for those adolescent students who have not mastered the basic reading fundamentals. Utilization of …

Enhancing Learning Through The Use Of Graphic Organizers: A Review Of The Literature, Jacqueline Lubin, Marcelline Sewak

LC Journal of Special Education

According to Meyen, Vergason andWhelan (1996) graphic organizers are “visual displays teachers use to organize information in a manner that makes information easier to understand and learn” (p.132). There are several types of graphic organizers. Some examples include semantic maps, cognitive maps, story maps, concept maps, Venn diagrams and unit organizers. Researchers agree that graphic organizers are effective tools that can improve student’s performance in content areas. Therefore, this paper will delve into answering the following questions: 1. How do graphic organizers enhance comprehension? 2. How can graphic organizers enhance the acquisition of content in Social Studies? 3. Why use …

Buck V. Bell: Eighty Years Of Challenges For Parents With Developmental Disabilities, Kelley D. Jacobs

LC Journal of Special Education

On May 2nd, 1927, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes delivered the Supreme Court‟s decision in the case of Carrie Buck v. J.H. Bell (Smith & Nelson, 1989). In the majority opinion, Holmes stated that, “It is better for all the world, if instead of waiting to execute offspring for crime, or to let them starve for their imbecility, society can prevent those who are manifestly unfit from continuing their kind. The principle that sustains compulsory vaccination is broad enough to cover cutting the Fallopian Tubes...” (Smith & Nelson, 1989, p.178). Thus, it was determined that “three generations of imbeciles [were] enough”, …

Enhancing Science Instruction Through The Use Of Graphic Organizers, Ellen G. Humphrey

LC Journal of Special Education

Just as a secondary social studies class requires students to meet a demanding curriculum and have a good deal of background knowledge, so does a secondary science class. Since research supports the use of graphic organizers, the purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of graphic organizers on content–area learning for high school students in a resource room for biology class where the teacher uses effective teaching practices. The study will specifically focus on improving science vocabulary, comprehension, and storing and recalling information by enhancing science instruction.

Advance Organizers: Activating And Building Schema For More Successful Learning In Students With Disabilities, Kathy Joan Daniel

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this paper is to explore advance organizers and their use as tools to activate and build schema when students with disabilities are presented with new concepts in the classroom. This will be done by first giving a brief synopsis of the inception of advance organizers and their connection to schema theory. Next, various types of organizers and their uses will be offered to enable teachers to determine the best organizers to use for their individual students and the type of content being presented. Then, because it is important for the teachers to make selections of organizers for …

Reaching All Students Through Effective Mathematics Instruction, Ameka R. Cruz

LC Journal of Special Education

With the push for the inclusion of students with disabilities in the general education classroom, it is becoming increasingly important that effective instruction is being provided. The purpose of this review is to address the revisions that are necessary in current mathematics instruction, as well as the importance of instruction that meets the needs of all students. Strategies that will be helpful to students experiencing difficulties in math will also be discussed.

Occupational Therapy In Secondary Transition: A Case Report, Latoya Harvey, Susan Zapf, Sandra E. Groger

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

Introduction: This case report aims to inform the occupational therapy profession of best practice by providing an example of the profession’s role in secondary transition for students with disabilities.

Method: This qualitative case report examines the value of occupational therapy during transition in the life of one student with a disability. Six weeks of coaching and collaboration were provided to facilitate student engagement to enhance independent living skills, work-related skills, and self-determination. Pre-test and post-test results of the Roll Evaluation of Life Activities (REAL), the Goal-Oriented Assessment of Lifeskills (GOAL), the Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS), interviews, informal discussions, …