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A Qualitative Study: Teacher Perceptions About How They Are Prepared To Teach Students With Multiple Learning Disabilities In An Inclusive Classroom Setting, Tondra E. Hart

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of the phenomenological study was to explore the perceptions and lived experiences of teachers in Georgia and how the pre-service training received by them prepares them for an inclusive classroom, including students with multiple learning disabilities. Educators who are teaching in an inclusive classroom are defined as having completed the required education and pre-service training to teach both students with disabilities and students without disabilities. The central question for this study was: How do teachers perceive they are prepared to teach students with multiple learning disabilities in an inclusive classroom setting? The study used a qualitative phenomenological research …

A Phenomenological Study Exploring The Factors That Contribute To Persistence In Online Doctoral Programs For Students With Learning Disabilities Or Adhd, Jerry L. Pitts

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to discover the factors that contributed to persistence in online doctoral programs for students with learning disabilities (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The theory guiding this study was Tinto’s theory of student persistence, as it suggested the more students were academically and socially integrated into their institution, the more likely they were to persist in their studies. The Central research question of this study is, “What are the factors that contribute to persistence in online doctoral programs for students with LD and ADHD?” Participants in this study consisted of seven …

Examining The Effectiveness Of Using Point-Of-View Video Modeling On Mathematics Improvement In Students With Learning Disabilities In Saudi Arabia, Tirad Alsaluli

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Video Modeling (VM) is one of the most widely used approaches by researchers to improve many skills, such as academic skills in students with Learning Disabilities (LD; Boon et al., 2020). As the incidence rate of individuals with LD in Saudi Arabia increase (Almedlij & Rubinstein-Ávila, 2018), the need for evidence-based math interventions focused on the math development of individuals with LD also increases. Although VM is recognized as an Evidence-based Practice (EBPs), a limited number of studies have implemented VM as an intervention to improve mathematic skills. Implementing VM as a math intervention strategy would explore its effects on …

Testing Accommodations Decision-Making Policies And Procedures At New York Area Independent Schools: A Qualitative Study, Scott Wilson

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

The purpose of this study was to better understand educators’ perceptions of testing accommodations decision-making practices at New York area independent schools. Through the analysis and coding of questionnaires, interviews, and documents, this study explored perceptions and descriptions of testing accommodations decision-making procedures as reported by learning specialists, administrators and psychologists employed at 20 independent schools in the greater New York City area. Several significant findings emerged. The study’s interview participants, in contrast to their public-school counterparts included in previous research studies, feel like they have the training and support necessary to make or contribute to decisions. The study also …

The Evolution Of The Child Character With Learning Differences, Mary Viera

Honors Program Theses and Projects

In this paper, I will analyze the various representations of learning disabilities in selected children’s literature from the early twentieth century to recent literature published in the last decade. In the typical American classroom specific learning disabilities account for about 20% of students. It is the largest classified group to receive services in special education, and also the broadest: “Learning disabilities are disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements or direct attention” (NIH, 2022). I will use the term “learning differences” as it encompasses all children who learn differently …

Effective Use Of Assistive Technology To Accommodate Students With Learning Disabilities, Kimberly Hess

Culminating Projects in Special Education

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Sources Of Mathematics Learning Disabilities For Middle School Classes From The Point Of View Of Supervisors And Teachers And Their Suggestions For Addressing Them, Eidah M. Alruwaili Phd

International Journal for Research in Education

The study aimed to identify the sources of mathematics learning Disabilities for middle school classes from the point of view of supervisors and teachers and their suggestions to address them. The study sample consisted of 38 male and female supervisors and 151 teachers for the mathematics course who were chosen by the available random method during the first semester of the academic year 2021 / 2022. To achieve the objectives of the study, a tool was prepared that consisted of four subscales (36 items), namely the student, the teacher, the textbook, and the classroom environment. The results showed that the …

The Extent Of Implementing Evidence-Based Practices In Teaching Mathematics To Students With Learning Disabilities From The Viewpoint Of Their Teachers, Thamer Dakhel Alah Alrfai, Sultan S. Al-Zahrani Phd

International Journal for Research in Education

The goal of this study was to examine to what extent learning disabilities teachers, in Jeddah governorate, use evidence-based approaches in teaching mathematics to students with learning disabilities, and to see whether there were any differences according to sex, education level, teaching level, training courses, and experience. The researchers employed a descriptive methodology using a survey questionnaire. The study population consisted of all elementary and middle school teachers who teach students learning disabilities. The study participants included 248 teachers of students with learning disabilities. The findings of the study showed that the level of implementing evidence-based techniques in teaching mathematics …

Social Emotional Learning For Latinx High School Students With Specific Learning Disabilities, Jennifer Lynn Tucker Mottes

CGU Theses & Dissertations

Social, emotional, and academic skills are essential to success in school, the workplace, our homes, and our communities, allowing individuals to contribute successfully and meaningfully to our society (Durlak, Weissberg, Dymnicki, Taylor, & Schellinger, 2011; Jones & Kahn, 2017). The labor market acknowledges the importance of these skills as well, actively seeking employees who have the necessary skills to manage their emotions, collaborate with peers, and persist through challenges (Jones & Kahn, 2017). Researchers have established a link between the implementation of social emotional learning programs in schools and positive social, emotional, behavioral, and academic outcomes for those students as …

The Impact Of Professional Development On Specially Designed Instruction For Students With A Specific Learning Disability, Stacy H. Huffman

Doctor of Education Dissertations

This research study, rooted in the theoretical framework of phenomenology, examined the impact of professional development related to specially designed instruction for students with a learning disability in reading. Teachers of students who had mastered at least 50% of their IEP goals in reading or had exited from special education services were the participants in this study. In addition to the teachers, administrators and district staff who worked with these teachers and students were included. Through a mixed methods research design, 47 participants were surveyed using Qualtrics, and 14 participants were interviewed. Findings demonstrated that professional development related to specially …

Academics And Athletics: A Phenomenological Study Of Self-Advocacy And Student Involvement In Black Student-Athletes With Disabilities, Trené L. Turner

Theses and Dissertations

Studies on Black male athletes and their educational experiences have been conducted for quite some time, whereas research on Black female athletes, despite its emergence, remains limited. Recent research on student-athletes focuses on the rise in socioeconomic status in relation to their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Hence, the focus on education while it continues to exist, NIL deals and its impact on the NCAA have become a topic of interest. The tenets of critical race theory will be examined to comprehend the relationship between these principles and the impact of NCAA and college policies on Black student athletes, and …

“This Isn't Working For Me. Can We Do It A Different Way?" The Lived Experiences Of Geoscience Students With Learning Disabilities, Nina Morris

Masters Theses

The purpose of this exploratory qualitative study is to better understand the lived experiences of geoscience students with learning disabilities in their geoscience classes. Students with learning disabilities bring a unique perspective while also facing unique challenges in post-secondary education. In the literature, there is limited information on what support and teaching strategies are beneficial to this population. Undergraduate and graduate geoscience students who identify as having a learning disability from colleges and universities in the United States were recruited. Six students consented to participate in the study, and each completed a semi-structured interview. Semi-structured interviews were designed to prompt …

Analysis Of Hybrid Learning For Students With Learning Disabilities In Primary Schools Providing Inclusive Education, Nugraheni Rachmawati, Asep Supena, Yufiarti Yufiarti, Gusti Yarmi, Asep Rudi Casmana

The Qualitative Report

Many special-needs children, including students with learning disabilities, are enrolled in public schools. The current state of education is transitioning from online to face-to-face learning due to the improving situation after the COVID-19 pandemic. Hybrid learning is one of the alternative methods applied during the transition period. Therefore, this study aims to explore the experiences of teachers in implementing hybrid learning in students with disabilities in Indonesia using a qualitative description. Data was collected through interviews with one class teacher, two students with learning disabilities and their parents, and one school principal. Furthermore, observations were made on the learning process …

أثر تدريب مكونات الذاكرة العاملة في تحسين مهارة حل المشكلات الرياضية اللفظية لدى الأطفال ذوي صعوبات الرياضيات في سلطنة عمان. The Effect Of Training Working Memory Components On Improving Verbal Mathematical Problem-Solving Skill Of Children With Mathematical Difficulties In The Sultanate Of Oman, هند سعيد رشيد الناعبي, محمود محمد إمام, إبراهيم سلطان الحارثي

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى التعرف على فاعلية برنامج تدريبي، لتنمية الذاكرة العاملة في تحسين مهارات حل المشكلات الرياضية اللفظية، لدى طلاب الصف الرابع ذوي صعوبات التعلم بمدارس الحلقة الأولى من التعليم الأساسي.

لتحقيق ذلك تم تطبيق الدراسة على عينة من (14) طالباﹰ وطالبة، ممن تم تشخيصهم بصعوبات الرياضيات،وتم توزيعهم عشوائياً على مجموعتين متكافئتين إحداهما تجريبية والأخرى ضابطة.

اشتملت أدوات الدراسة الحالية على اختبارات الذاكرة العاملة (اختبارات المكون اللفظي، واختبارات المكون البصري المكاني، واختبارات المكون التنفيذي المركزي) واختبار سعة الذاكرة العاملة، واختبار حل المشكلات الرياضية اللفظية، وبرنامج تدريبي لتنمية الذاكرة العاملة.

وتم التوصل إلى مجموعة من النتائج منها وجود فروق ذات …

The Effects Of Computer-Assisted Instruction On Student Learning Of Fractions In Middle School Mathematics, Rebecca Love Palculict

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

In today’s increasingly technologically-driven classroom, exploring whether computer-assisted instruction ensures students gain critical mathematic skills is an important area of study. The purpose of this study was to explore the effect of computer-assisted instruction in learning manipulation of fractions. This study used archival data collected in August 2021 (pre-test) and January 2022 (post-test). Sixty-nine fifth-grade students in a middle school in rural Mississippi were participants in the study. This quantitative quasi-experimental pre-test/post-test control group design analyzed data from the i-Ready diagnostic using an Analysis of Covariance. Results indicated a significant difference between the post-test scores of students who received interventions …

Personal Narratives Of English Language Learners With Learning Disabilities: Paving The Way To Success At A Private University In Central Texas, Oralia Guzman-Wheeler

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

© Copyright by Oralia Guzmán-Wheeler (2022) All Rights Reserved iv Abstract More than half of English language learners with learning disabilities who enroll in college to obtain an undergraduate degree drop out. This narrative study’s purpose was to examine the ways English language learners with disabilities navigate the system of higher education and overcome challenges along the path toward college graduation. The participants in this qualitative interview study included six undergraduate students attending a 4-year college in central Texas. The narrative design involved participants sharing their lived stories and experiences in semistructured interviews. The data analysis revealed the following four …

Effective Strategies For Students With Learning Disabilities In Algebra, Leeann Calvert

LC Journal of Special Education

It has now become crucial to develop strategies and methods to effectively educate students with learning disabilities in mathematics. Strategies that target and improve student’s problem solving ability should positively impact their overall math performance, grades, graduation rates, and postsecondary success (Montague, Enders, & Deitz, 2011). This paper will review research-based practices in algebra employed to successfully educate upper middle and high school students with learning disabilities and provide a summary of those practices which are effective and useful.

Auditory Processing Disorder (Apd): Identification And Accurate Diagnostic Procedures, Yvonne Mcmahon

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this paper is to acknowledge APD as a distinct learning disability thereby warranting its own disability category under IDEA. Secondly, this paper explains the heterogeneous nature of APD and the likeliness of co-occurring disorders associated with APD. The negative impacts of APD on behavioral, emotional, and social development are real and should not be underestimated. And thirdly, this paper urges parents, teachers, and school administrators to understand their role in advocating for correct diagnosis of learning disorders in an effort to provide their students with the most effective early intervention programs and elementary school instruction.

Cognitive Conflict Levels Between Middle School Students With Learning Disabilities And Students Without Learning Disabilities, Stephanie Elizabeth Randall

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this quantitative, causal comparative study was to measure differences in the level of cognitive conflict among middle school science students utilizing independent t-tests. This study supports increasing knowledge for middle school science educators and potentially contributes to improved curriculum design and delivery. This quantitative study examined levels of cognitive conflict within a sample size of 28 middle school science students with learning disabilities, with an individual education plan (IEP) or a 504 Plan, compared to a sample size of 28 students without learning disabilities, without an IEP or 504 Plan. This study related social cognitive learning among …

Teaching Children With Epilepsy And Seizures: A Literature Review, Emily Driscoll

LC Journal of Special Education

This research paper has been done in order to inform teachers of what they should know about epilepsy. The areas of importance to an educator will follow in this paper. The causes of seizures and the differing types will be discussed. Different methods of treatments and how they affect the individual are covered. Teachers are likely to encounter an individual who has epilepsy during their career and it is important to know what to do in the case of a seizure, which will be covered later. Lastly, the previous points will be put into the educational setting and the importance …

Conceptualization And Operationalization Of College Readiness For Students With Learning Disabilities: A Grounded Theory Study With Transition Stakeholders, Jordan A. Abbott

Doctoral Dissertations

The poor success rates of students with learning disabilities transitioning to postsecondary education signal that special education transition services, as currently delivered, are failing to prepare students adequately for the demands and expectations they face in college. To date, transition research has provided limited guidance for IEP team members and other stakeholders charged with preparing students with learning disabilities for success in higher education. Furthermore, existing literature is nearly silent on the process of postsecondary education transition service decision-making, and team member understanding of college readiness. I use constructivist grounded theory and semi-structured interviews to explore the question, “How do …

Educating Students With Learning Difficulties In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Apryl L. Poch, Duaa Alzahrani, Jawaher Aljuwayhir, Maram Alnahari

Special Education and Communication Disorders Faculty Publications

Identification of and services for students with learning disabilities share both similarities and differences across cultures, including the term(s) used to label and subsequently provide services for these students. Learning disabilities, in Arabic, translates to “learning difficulties.” This column provides a brief overview of the current educational system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia including the identification and services available for students with learning difficulties and concludes with future directions. Much opportunity remains for supporting the needs of students with learning difficulties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The Effects Of Schema-Based Instruction On Students At Risk For Or With Learning Disabilities, Molly Daniels

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of schema-based instruction (SBI) on the correct response of 2 second-grade students at risk for or already determined to have a learning disability (LD) of comparison difference word problems. The study was a multiple probe across participants. Although the students did not use the RUN Strategy, one student’s ability to solve the word problems improved significantly after learning the strategy. Even though time was a factor in completing everything, the other student’s score did begin to improve after learning the RUN Strategy.

مدى انتشار الصعوبات النمائية للأطفال العمانيين وفقا لمتغيري الجنس والبرنامج التعليمي. Prevalence Rate Of The Developmental Disabilities Among Omani Children According To Gender And Educational Program, علي مهدي كاظم, سحر الشوربجي, ثرياء سيف علي المعمرية

Association of Arab Universities Journal for Education and Psychology

هدفت الدراسة الحالية إلى الكشف المبكر عن الصعوبات النمائية، لدى أطفال ما قبل المدرسة في محافظة مسقط. وتم استخدام قائمة الصعوبات النمائية للكشف عن هؤلاء الأطفال، والتي تضمنت ثلاثة محاور : الصعوبات المعرفية، والصعوبات اللغوية، والصعوبات البصرية الحركية . طبقت الدراسة على عينة بلغت 365 طفل وطفلة من رياض الأطفال الحكومية والخاصة والعالمية في محافظة مسقط. وتوصلت الدراسة إلى أن معدل انتشار الصعوبات النمائية لدى أطفال الروضة في محافظة مسقط يبلغ حوالي 6%، وأن معدل الأطفال المعرضين لصعوبات التعلم في محافظة مسقط بلغ حوالي13.2%، وأشارت النتائج أيضا إلى وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية في معدل انتشار الصعوبات النمائية، تعزي لمتغير …

An Assessment Of Adhd/Ld Support In Psyd Programs From The Perspective Of Faculty Advisors, Mac Zimdars

Graduate School of Professional Psychology: Doctoral Papers and Masters Projects

Among psychologists and doctoral psychology students, 14.3% and 10.7% reported having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or learning disabilities (LD), respectively; 67.3% of those with any disability experienced disability-related impediments and discrimination during graduate school or the application process (Lund et al., 2014). This paper is focused on assessing current PsyD program supports for students with ADHD/LD from a faculty advisor perspective. Specifically, this research assesses the faculty advisor-advisee relationship, as well as available support services and resources. Data was collected from an anonymous survey and utilized an empirical mixed-methods approach. Three themes emerged from the study: (1) Advisors lack …

Terminology And Provision For Students With Learning Difficulties: An Examination Of Australian State Government Education Department Websites, Nicole Todd, Lorraine Gaunt, Tom Porta

Australian Journal of Teacher Education

Students with learning difficulties form the largest group of students with additional needs in Australian mainstream classrooms. However the terminology surrounding these students differs broadly across the country. A consistent and shared understanding of the term learning difficulties is vital, as this impacts the identification and equitable provision of support for students experiencing difficulties with learning. The website of each Australian state/territory government education department was examined to determine to how students with learning difficulties are formally identified and supported. It was found that considerable differences, and even conflicting information, exist both within and across education systems. Implications and the …

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The Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship

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What Do You Meme? Meme Humor Comprehension In Adolescents With Language Disorder Or Hearing Loss, Lindsey Buxbaum Ms, Ccc-Slp, Holly F. Pedersen Ed.D., Cheryl Gilson Ph.D., Ccc-Slp, Lesley Magnus Ph.D., Ccc-Slp

The Journal of Special Education Apprenticeship

Easy access to the internet allows adolescents to share humor, such as memes, via social media. This quasi-experimental study investigated whether there was a difference in the number of memes comprehended on an assessment test among adolescents who were typically developing, adolescents who were deaf or hard of hearing, and adolescents with language disorders. It also sought to determine if the meme’s picture, whether related to the text or unrelated, contributed to adolescents’ comprehension. Participants were given a short reading screening and a multiple-choice test of meme comprehension. Adolescents who were typically developing out-performed adolescents who were deaf or hard …

Pobody's Nerfect: Improving The Identification And Diagnosis Of Learning Disabilities., Jizelle Rios

Capstone Projects and Master's Theses

The focus of this Capstone Project is on improving the identification and diagnosis of learning disabilities. This is important because diagnosing a child properly will help teachers understand the students' learning styles and better position the teachers to create more effective learning environments. Also, teachers will be able to better support and accommodate their students both academically and socially. It is argued that many teachers do not have the right resources, understanding, or authority to diagnose learning disabilities. The primary stakeholder perspectives obtained were from teachers, staff, and students because of their relevant experiences and roles in identifying and addressing …

Utilizing Working Memory In Determining Fifth Primary Grade Students With Learning Disabilities In Kuwait, رباب الغريب, عبدالله صمادي

Jadara Journal For Research and Studies

The purpose of this study is to explore the predictive value of working memory to determine students with learning disabilities (LD) as an alternative way of the discrepancy criterion which requires a long time waiting for academic achievement indicators in later educational levels. The sample of this study consisted of 110 fifth grader students in the State of Kuwait including 55 students with LD and 55 students without LD as classified through discrepancy criterion procedures. Different instruments were used in this study: Raven's Progressive Matrix Test, Diagnostic Rating Scales of Learning Disabilities, and Working Memory Test. Results indicated that there …