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Showing 1 to 20 of 40 for “"Learning Disabilities (LD)"”.
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MICROAGGRESSIONS TOWARDS INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING DISABILITY WITHIN THE COLLEGE SETTING
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Learning disability mircroaggressions refer to the everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights and mistreatment which convey a derogatory feeling or message to individuals with a learning disability across various settings. Learning disability microaggressions may …
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The effectiveness of student response systems in testing for students with learning disabilities
… by using assistive technology for students with learning disabilities (LD) in 9th grade. By introducing a response method other than traditional pencil and paper, the students had another option to increase motivation and be able to achieve higher test scores. The participants (n=10) were …
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A Program Evaluation of the Necessary Attributes, Accommodations, and Resources Neurodivergent Students Require for Success in Higher Education
… accommodations, neurodivergent students with mild to moderate Learning Disabilities (LD) may be unable to navigate the academic challenges and rigor associated with college success. I used a mixed-methods research design to collect data from various stakeholders to determine the supports …
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Social Support in Inclusive Classrooms: The Role of Teachers
Thirty students with learning disabilities (LD), in inclusive third to fifth grade classrooms, were interviewed about their social networks and perceived loneliness at school, the types of support they received from teachers, and their preferred interventions to specific social problem solving …
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Teaching expressive writing to high school students with learning disabilities using direct instruction, self-regulation, and computer-assisted instruction
… instruction for high school students with learning disabilities (LD). Five students with LD participated in the study. A multiple baseline research design across students with ABC phases was used. During the baseline, the participants were required to free write 3 to 4 stories based on a …
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The effects of using the GoMath program on teaching computation skills for students with learning disabilities
… math computation skills to students with learning disabilities (LD) using the GoMath program and to examine the teachers’ and students’ satisfaction with this program in their teaching and learning. Four, 3rd and 4th graders with LD were taught by one special education teacher in a …
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A study on employment of vocational school graduates with disabilities: how is their transition from school to adulthood?
… and independent living status of students with learning disabilities (LD) upon graduation from a vocational school, the Institute of Technology. A telephone survey of 56 graduates was developed based on the Post High School Plans Survey (PHSPS) to investigate their employment, living, and …
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Using the Keyword Method and the Smart Board in vocabulary instruction for students with learning disabilities
… in vocabulary instruction for students with Learning Disabilities (LD). A total of five students, ages 8-10 participated in this ten week study. Students were taught using traditional instructional strategies in Reading and Social Studies vocabulary lessons during the baseline. During the …
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Using computer-based mnemonic illustrations to teach algebra word-problem solving skills to high school students with learning disabilities
It is clear that students with Learning Disabilities (LD) struggle with complex mathematical problems, particularly in learning algebra. Technology may provide a new way for math instruction, as well as use of a concrete instructional method such as a mnemonic device. Difficulty solving word …
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Writing Strategy Instruction For Students With Learning Disabilities: Effects on Writing Performance and Fluency
… expression of middle school students with learning disabilities (LD). The Self-Regulated Strategy Development (SRSD) model (De La Paz & Graham, 1997) was used to instruct four students with LD about the genre pattern of expository essays. A multiple baseline across subjects experimental …
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Using background music to reduce off-task behaviors of students with learning disabilities
<p>Many children with learning disabilities (LD) frequently exhibit attention and motivational problems as well as impulsive and physically aggressive behaviors (Hoy & Gregg, 1994). Thus, learning, for these students, is a great challenge and for teachers, providing effective instruction is a great …
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Self-Concept Through Art Therapy: Using Therapeutic Creative Arts Techniques With Students With Learning Disabilities
… for students aged 9 through 12, diagnosed with learning disabilities (LD).</p> <p>This grant explores trends in the public educational system and discrepancies in defining academic success.</p> <p>The program addresses needs for self-exploration and self-esteem building in its participants …
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Self-Advocacy Experiences of College Students with Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
… to the success of college students with Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). However, educators do not yet know enough about the experience of self-advocacy in the post-secondary learning environment to effectively guide students in the …
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Poor Reading Ability as a Risk Factor for Alcohol Use in College Students
… examining alcohol use in college students with learning disabilities (LD), particularly those with reading disabilities (RD). In youth populations there is mixed support indicating that students with LD are at an increased risk for alcohol use compared to students without LD. One theory suggests …
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Exploring the Impact of the Implementation of Reality Pedagogy: Self-efficacy, Social Capital, and Distributed Cognition
… urban science students as well as students with learning disabilities (LD) and students with no learning disabilities (NLD). Findings of this study revealed that participating in reality pedagogy facilitated the development of self-efficacy in science of three of the four students, where one was …
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Invisible disability, visible people: a closer look at the experiences of teachers with learning disabilities /
… their schooling experiences, students with learning disabilities (LD) face numerous academic and socioemotional challenges. Some of these individuals rise above these obstacles to obtain a postsecondary education and become professionals. Recently, there have been a number of individuals …
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The Influence Of A Child's Learning Disability On A Parent's Psychological Experience: A Comparison Of Parents With And Without Learning Disabilities
… the psychological experience of parents whose children have been diagnosed with moderate to severe learning disabilities (LD) and compared the impact of a child's learning disability across two groups of parents: one with LD and one without LD. In-depth semi-structured interviews were administered …
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Design characteristics of fitness games in a Learning Disabilities context
Motivating people with learning disabilities (LD) to carry out physical exercise is a difficult task. Adapted fitness games can address this problem. Yet the design characteristics of the fitness games for this particular user group have not been studied before. Combining game design guidelines and …
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ImPACT Baseline Composite Score Differences Among Student Athletes
… and female athletes as well as athletes with learning disabilities (LD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when compared to control groups. Although some studies have suggested gifted and/or talented students may perform differently on ImPACT baseline assessments, no present …
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Investigation of the Prevalence of Learning Disabilities Within the Home-School Population of Southwest Michigan
… The special education needs of home-school children have rarely been studied. This research utilizes the homeschool population of Southwest Michigan to investigate the incidence of learning disabilities (LD) within this group. At the same time, it is possible to investigate some of the …
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