Learning Problems and Learning Disabilities
Moving Forward
Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Published on 18. September 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
496 pages
978-0-534-18756-9 (ISBN)
Description
Taking a broad view of both learning problems and learning disabilities, the authors advocate moving the field forward toward comprehensive teaching approaches that integrate a full range of preventive and treatment interventions. The authors place learning disabilities firmly in perspective as only one type of learning problem and focus on what society in general and schools in particular can do about them. Both broad in scope and futuristic in outlook, the authors emphasize current and evolving assessment and intervention approaches. The books unique organization features a four-part structure, with twenty readings (written specifically for this book) that cover specific topics in greater depth. This ensures that specialized topics (such as learning disabilities) and basic concepts and information (on topics such as assessment) are covered, but in a way that does not disrupt the main flow of the text. Although the readings appear after the main text, they can be read at any time that seems appropriate, and Read More About It sections throughout the chapters remind students of appropriate readings.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
785 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-534-18756-9 (9780534187569)
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Content
PART ONE: LEARNING PROBLEMS AND LEARNING DISABILITIES. 1. Introductory Perspectives. 2. Causes. PART TWO: INTERVENTION: AN OVERVIEW. 3. Intervention Concepts and Learning Problems. 4. Assessing Learning Problems. 5. Program Considerations from Preschool Through Adulthood. 6. Who Decides? 7. Toward Improving Intervention. PART THREE: PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION AND REMEDIATION. 8. Matching Motivation and Development. 9. Curriculum Content: Basics Plus. 10. The Process of Teaching. 11. Remediation. 12. Evaluating Effectiveness. PART FOUR: GETTING OUT OF THE BOX. 13. Moving Forward: A Sense of Direction. 14. Use What You Have Learned. PART FIVE: READ MORE ABOUT IT. Section I: On Learning Disabilities. Section II: On Assessment Tools and Technical Concerns. Section III: On Teaching. Section IV: On the Individual and Society. References. Indices.