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Showing 1 to 20 of 149 for “"students with learning disabilities"”.
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Cyberbullying and students with learning disabilities
… Children who are classified, under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) are thought to be particularly vulnerable to cyberbullying. Parents play a vital role in raising their children and keeping them safe. This study examines whether parents having a child classified, under IDEA, …
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Homework can be challenging for students with learning disabilities
… study was to determine how homework affected students with learning disabilities and their parents. A total of 14 students with learning disabilities in a Learning Resource Center of a middle school, together with their parents, participated in the study. A survey with 15 questions was …
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Designing online instruction for postsecondary students with learning disabilities
… deliver online course content to postsecondary students with varying learning disabilities. The research provides a holistic picture of the students in their actual learning environment. Two college students diagnosed as learning disabled were studied with three non-disabled classmates in an …
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Strategies for Teaching Hebrew to students with Learning Disabilities
… for those who experience difficulties learning to read and write in their native language. Previous research investigated the relationship of native language processing and foreign language processing by students with learning disabilities. The consensus among researchers who examined …
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Writing Self-Efficacy of Elementary Students With Learning Disabilities
Writing is an important academic skill that many students with learning disabilities (LDs) find difficult to master. To acquire basic literacy skills, early intervention and appropriate accommodations are crucial for these learners. In the context of writing achievement, self-efficacy refers to …
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Case Studies of Postsecondary College Students with Learning Disabilities
… counseling interventions and accommodations that learning disabled (LD) postsecondary students received that contributed to their academic success and (b) identify barriers and issues that LD students experienced in accessing services. Ten postsecondary students were identified and classified as …
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Using ipads in teaching vocabulary for students with learning disabilities
… of using iPad to improve vocabulary skills for students with learning disabilities. The participants were 2nd grade students placed in a learning disability resource room. Baseline data was collected using traditional methods during vocabulary intrusion for the first three weeks. During …
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Orthographic Skills in English Language Learners and Students with Learning Disabilities
This study investigates orthographic skills in students with learning disabilities (LD), English Language Learning (ELL) students and their typical-achieving, native-English speaking (TYP) peers to help in the differentiation of these groups, and ultimately improve LD assessment for linguistically …
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Community College Performance of Students With Learning Disabilities: Transition Planning Implications
… academic achievement of 312 community college students with learning disabilities. Academic achievement was first defined by four separate constructs which included performance, preparedness, persistence or retention, and outcomes. The examination of this sample population was then conducted …
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Increasing Faculty Knowledge and Empathy Related to Nursing Students with Learning Disabilities
… faculty knowledge and empathy related to nursing students with learning disabilities. The number of students with learning disabilities in the postsecondary education setting has tripled in the past decade (Orr & Hammig, 2009). This growing student population makes faculty preparation essential in …
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Phenomenological Study of Urban Elementary Principals: Reading-Proficient Students with Learning Disabilities
… of school principals. Meeting the needs of students with disabilities is among the critical challenges that administrators face today. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of elementary school principals where students with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) …
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Examining the Perspectives of Students with Learning Disabilities through their Lived Experiences
… study was to examine the perspectives of college students with learning disabilities through their lived experiences. Specifically, as they related to their high school learning experiences, their transition to higher education, and their continued academic and social support in higher education. …
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The effect of social skills training for elementary students with learning disabilities
… Elementary School Child" for elementary children with learning disabilities. Two first grade and two second grade students participated in the study. All students were classified as specific learning disabled and were included in the general education classroom with instructional support from a …
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The Meaning of Nursing Education As Described By Students With Learning Disabilities
<p>The numbers of students with learning disabilities (LD) in post-secondary education settings is rising (National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 2016). The Americans with Disabilities Act, Amendments Act was passed in 2008, since that time little research has been done to reflect any …
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The impact of computer-assisted mathematics instruction for secondary students with learning disabilities
… mathematics achievement of a group of secondary students with learning disabilities with and without computer-assisted instruction (n = 10) ; and (b) examine student satisfaction with computer-assisted instruction. The participants, ages 14-16 years old, were classified with SLD, or "Specific …
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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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The effectiveness of student response systems in testing for students with learning disabilities
… system 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 …
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Effects of Social-Emotional Instruction on the Behavior of Students with Learning Disabilities
<p>Students with learning disabilities who spend the majority of the school day in a general education classroom often struggle to appropriately deal with feelings of frustration and anxiety. There is currently a gap in understanding how special education teachers can support the social and …
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