Learning Disabilities : Theories, Diagnosis, and Teaching Strategies

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780618224050
• ISBN10: 061822405X
• Edition: 9th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-22
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

The success of this text, which focuses on identifying and helping students with learning disabilities, is based on three key elements. First, Learning Disabilities provides an overview of this complex subject by covering procedures for assessing and evaluating students, skills in the art of clinical teaching, teaching methods and strategies, and requirements of special education laws. Second, this text offers balanced coverage of both theories and teaching strategies with cases. Third, Learning Disabilities contains research and information that reflect the rapid changes and advances in this field. All of the text's material on ADD/ADHD is combined into one chapter on "Attention Deficit Disorder," which addresses the needs of the increasing number of students diagnosed with this disorder. The findings of the 2000 National Reading Panel are incorporated into the text. These findings describe new evidence about the need for explicit and structured instruction for teaching decoding skills and phonics to students with learning disabilities.

Table of Contents

Overview of Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities: A Field in Transition The Enigma of Learning Disabilities Definitions of Learning Disabilities Common Elements in the Definitions Characteristics of Learning Disabilities Multiple Intelligences and Learning Disabilities Widening Age Span of the Learning Disabilities Population Prevalence of Learning Disabilities Shifts in the Settings for Providing Services Collaboration: An Important Role for Teachers

Historical Perspectives and Current Directions The Foundation Phase: Early Brain Research The Transition Phase: Clinical Study of Children The Integration Phase: Rapid Expansion of School Programs The Current Phase: Emerging Directions

The Assessment-Teaching Process

The Assessment-Teaching Process Uses of Assessment Information The Influence of the Law on the Assessment Process The Individualized Education Program (IEP) Stages of the IEP Special Factors to Consider in the IEP for Students with Learning Disabilities Requirements for Assessing Students with Learning Disabilities Obtaining Assessment Information Examples of Tests Standards and Accountability Introduction to a Case Study

Clinical Teaching Five Stages of the Clinical Teaching Cycle Ecological Considerations A Classification of Teaching Methods Controlling the Instructional Variables Building Self-Esteem and Motivation Current Trends for Instruction

Systems for Providing Educational Services Important Concepts About Placement Placement Options Promoting Partnerships Between General Education Teachers and Special Education Teachers Parents and the Family

Theories of Learning : Implications of Learning Disabilities

Theories of Learning: Implications for Learning Disabilities The Role of Theory Developmental Psychology Behavioral Psychology Cognitive Psychology Learning Strategies Instruction

Attention Deficit Disorders Characteristics of ADD/ADHD Symptoms of ADD/ADHD Assessment of Attention Deficit Disorder Eligibility of Children with Attention Deficit Disorder for Services Increase in the Number of Children Identified with Attention Deficit Disorder Treatments of ADD/ADHD Methods for Teaching Students with ADD/ADHD Accommodations for General Education Classrooms

Young Children with Learning Disabilities The Importance of the Early Years The Law and Young Children with Disabilities Precursors of Learning Disabilities in Young Children Motor Development and Learning Perception Assessing Young Children Educational Environments for Young Children with Disabilities Examples of Early Childhood Programs for Young Children Early Intervention Strategies Using Computer Technology

Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities Adolescents with Learning Disabilities Special Issues at the Secondary Level Transition from School to Adult Life Approaches to Teaching Adolescents with Learning Disabilities in Secondary School Learning Strategies Instruction The Adult Years Computer Technology for Adolescents and Adults

Medical Aspects of Learning Disabilities The Value of Medical Information for Educators Neurosciences and the Study of the Brain The Neurological Examination Early Learning and Brain Development The Neurochemistry of Psychostimulant Medications Medical Specialties Involved with Learning Disabilities IV. From Theories to Teaching Strategies

Oral Language: Listening and Speaking THEORIES Oral Language, Reading, and Writing: An Integrated System Theories of How Children Acquire Language Linguistics and Language Learning Language Problems of Students with Learning Disabilities Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Oral Language Early Literacy Assessing Oral Language TEACHING STRATEGIES Listening Speaking Computer Technology for Oral Language

Reading THEORIES The Consequences of Reading Disabilities Dyslexia Stages of Reading Development A Literature-based Approach to Teaching Reading: Whole-Language Instruction The National Reading Panel: An Assessment of the Research Literature on Reading Elements of Reading Word Recognition Fluency in Reading Reading Comprehension Assessing Reading TEACHING STRATEGIES Strategies for Improving Word Recognition Strategies for Improving Fluency Strategies for Improving Reading Comprehension Special Remedial Approaches for Teaching Reading Methods of Dealing with Special Reading Problems Computers and Reading

Written Language: Written Expression, Spelling, and Handwriting THEORIES Written Expression The Writing Connection in the Integrated Language System Spelling Handwriting TEACHING STRATEGIES Strategies for Teaching Written Expression Strategies for Using Word-Processing Software Strategies for Teaching Spelling Strategies for Teaching Handwriting

Mathematics THEORIES Mathematics Disabilities Precursors of Mathematics Learning in Young Children Characteristics of Mathematics Disabilities Mathematics Disabilities at the Secondary Level Changing Views About Mathematics Education Learning Theories for Mathematics Instruction Assessing Mathematics Ability TEACHING STRATEGIES The Mathematics Curriculum Principles of Instruction for Students with Mathematics Disabilities Activities for Teaching Mathematics Using Technology for Mathematics Instruction

Social and Emotional Behavior THEORIES Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) Emotional Problems Behavioral Considerations Assessing Social and Emotional Behaviors TEACHING STRATEGIES Developing Social Competencies Self-Esteem Strategies Behavior Management Strategies Special Features Case Study: The Process of Referral, Assessment, and Teaching of Adam Z. Phonics Quiz and Review Tests for Assessing Students with Learning Disabilities Multimedia Resources: Web Sites, Video, and Print

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