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xix, 632 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
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Machine derived contents note: Contents -- Contributorsxiii -- Prefacexvii -- Acknowledgmentsxix -- To the Studentxix -- Section I -- Conceptual, Historical, and Research Aspectsof Learning Disabilities -- 1.Learning Disabilities: An Historical and Conceptual Overview -- Joseph K. Torgesen -- I. Current Status of the Field3 -- II. A Historical Perspective7 -- III. Current and Future Issues21 -- IV. Concluding Comments31 -- 2.Learning Disabilities and Memory -- H. Lee Swanson, John B. Cooney, Y and John K. McNamara -- I. Introduction41 -- II. A Historical Perspective42 -- III. Contemporary Research45 -- IV. Parallels to Normal Memory Development46 -- V. Components and Stages of Information Processing52 -- VI. Memory Research in Perspective72 -- VII. Trends in Memory Research74 -- VIII. Implications from Contemporary Memory Research for Instruction75 -- X. Summary and Conclusion80 -- 3.Language Processes and Reading Disabilities -- Maureen Hoskyn -- I. Introduction93 -- II. Theoretical Approaches to Language Acquisition95 -- III. Language and Reading109 -- IV. Language, Word Recognition, and Reading Disabilities110 -- V. Sources of Individual Differences113 -- VI. Language, Reading Comprehension and Reading Disabilities116 -- VII. Future Challenges119 -- 4.Peer Relationships and Learning Disabilities -- Ruth Pearl and Mavis L. Donahue -- I. Introduction133 -- II. What Are the Characteristics of Peer Relationships of Students with Learning Disabilities?134 -- III. What Factors Might Be Linked to the Peer Relationshipsof Students with Learning Disabilities?140 -- IV. Future Research Directions155 -- 5.SelfRegulation among Students with LD and ADHD -- Karen R. Harris, Robert R. Reidy, and Steve Graham -- I. Defining and Understanding SelfRegulation167 -- II. Theoretical Bases for Research on SelfRegulation171 -- III. Common SelfRegulation Processes: Application with Studentswith LD and ADHD173 -- IV. SelfRegulation and Major Dependent Variables177 -- V. Factors Influencing and Influenced by SelfRegulation182 -- VI. SelfRegulation of Strategic Performance184 -- VII. Conclusion188 -- 6The Reading Brain in Children and Youth: A Systems Approach -- Virginia W. Berninger -- I. Brain as a Functional System200 -- II. Important Processes in the Reading Brain206 -- III. Imaging Studies of Children and Youth With and WithoutReading Disabilities221 -- Summary of Sections I, II, and III233 -- IV. Implications for Assessment and Instructional Intervention234 -- Section II -- Instructional Aspects of Learning Disabilities -- 7.Difficulties in Reading Comprehension for Students with Learning Disabilities -- Lorraine Graham and Anne Bellert -- I. Introduction251 -- II. Students Difficulties in Reading Comprehension253 -- III. Effective Reading Comprehension Instruction265 -- IV. Future Directions272 -- 8.Writing Instruction -- Steve Graham, Karen R. Harris, and Charles MacArthury -- Introduction281 -- I. Writing is Critical to Childrens Success in School and Beyond281 -- II. What Are the Ingredients Involved in Learning to Write283 -- III. The Writing of Students with LD284 -- IV. Principles of Writing Instruction287 -- V. Concluding Comments307 -- 9Instructional Interventions in Mathematics for Studentswith Learning Disabilities -- Margo A. Mastropieri, Thomas E. Scruggs, Tracy Davidson, and Ritu K. Rana -- I. Introduction315 -- II. Learning Disabilities and Mathematics Achievement317 -- III. Interventions on Computation Skills322 -- IV. Cognitive Strategy Instruction325 -- V. Use of Manipulatives328 -- VI. Studies Involving Peer Mediation329 -- VII. Discussion333 -- 10.Social CompetenceSocial Skills of Students withLearning Disabilities: Interventions and Issues -- Sharon Vaughn, Jane Sinagub, and Ae-Hwa Kim -- I. Scope and Objectives341 -- II. Overview of Social CompetenceSocial Skills342 -- III. Instructional Method345 -- IV. Issues362 -- V. Future Directions for Social Skills Intervention Research363 -- VI. Summary364 -- 11.Strategic Academic Interventions for Adolescentswith Learning Disabilities -- Martha J. Larkin and Edwin S. Ellisy -- I. Introduction375 -- II. Empowerment Strategies for Academic Success and Independence378 -- III. Strategic Instructional Practices383 -- IV. Teaching HighImpact Strategies392 -- V. Conclusion408 -- 12.Social Competence of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities:Interventions and Issues -- Nancy, L. Hutchinson, John G. Freeman, and Derek H. Berg -- I. Introduction415 -- II. Review of Descriptive Studies of Social Competence ofAdolescents with LD417 -- III. Review of Intervention Research to Enhance Social Competenceof Adolescents with LD423 -- IV. Informing the Search for Alternative Approaches429 -- V. Implications for Practice and Research on SocialCompetence Interventions437 -- VI. Summary and Conclusion440 -- 13.The Science of Schooling for Students with LearningDisabilities: Recommendations for Service DeliveryLinking Practice with Research -- Jean B. Crockett -- I. Science and Schooling for Students with LD451 -- II. Identifying Effective Instruction for Students with LD457 -- III. Are Students with LD Receiving Specialized Instruction Designedto be Effective?466 -- IV. Recommendations for Service Delivery That Links Practice withResearch476 -- 14.A Community of Practice: Implications for Learning Disabilities -- Annemarie Sullivan Palincsar, Jane N. Cutter, and Shirley J. Magnusson -- I. Setting the Stage: Teaching in Contemporary Inclusive Schools486 -- II. Constituting an Educational Community of Practice487 -- III. Guided Inquiry supporting Multiple Literacies (GIsML)489 -- IV. Conducting Case Studies of Included Students in GIsMLInstruction491 -- V. Constructing and Analyzing the Case Studies494 -- VI. Linking Teacher Learning and Student Learning499 -- VII. The Teachers Reflections500 -- VIII. Conclusion502 -- Appendix 1: Vignettes from Evans Experience with the Light Program of Study503 -- Section III -- A Lifespan Approach to Understanding LearningDisabilities -- 15.Learning Disability as the Intersection of Competing Discourses:Implications for Classrooms, Parents, and Research -- D. Kim Reid and Jan Weatherly Valle -- I. Introduction513 -- II. Discursive Practices of Dis Ability514 -- III. Implications for the Classroom519 -- IV. Implications for Parents (Caregivers)526 -- V. Implications for Research528 -- VI. Conclusions531 -- 16.Adolescents with Learning Disabilities: Revisiting The Educators Enigma -- B. Keith Lenz and Donald D. Deshler -- I. Introduction535 -- II. Historical Context537 -- III. How Research Has Informed Practice541 -- IV. Future Research558 -- V. Conclusion559 -- 17.Adults with Learning Disabilities -- Deborah L. Butler -- I. Introduction565 -- II. Refocusing on Adults with LD: An Historical Overview566 -- III. LD from a Lifespan Perspective567 -- IV. Challenges Facing Adults with LD568 -- V. Accounting for Individual Differences579 -- VI. Programs and Interventions583 -- VII. Reflection: Progress and Future Directions591 -- 18.Understanding Learning Disabilities through a Fathers Perspective -- J. D. Mashburn -- Christine Greenhaw Mashburn Institute, 2000599 |
| Summary |
"Bernice Wong's Learning about Learning Disabilities was the first text to give equal attention to the intellectual, conceptual, and practical aspects of learning disabilities. The Third Edition of this popular title presents 80% new material, keeping the chapters up to date in this fast-moving field. With new contributors, and seven new chapters, coverage is both comprehensive and thorough, with three sections encompassing the research aspects of learning disabilities, the instructional aspects of learning disabilities, and the issues germane to different age ranges of the learning disabled: children, adolescents, and adults." "Readers will find Learning About Learning Disabilities, Third Edition suitable for use as a reference source for researchers or a graduate level text."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Learning disabilities.
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Learning disabled children -- Education.
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Learning disabled youth -- Education.
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Learning disabled -- Education.
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Learning Disorders.
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Education, Special.
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| Author |
Wong, Bernice Y. L.
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| LC no. |
2004008886 |
| ISBN |
012762533X hardcover alkaline paper |
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