TY - BOOK AU - Bender,William N. TI - Learning disabilities: characteristics, identification, and teaching strategies SN - 0205515533 (casebound) AV - LC4705 .B46 2008 U1 - 371.9 BEN 21 PY - 2008/// CY - Boston PB - Pearson/Allyn and Bacon KW - Learning disabled children KW - Education KW - United States KW - Learning disabilities KW - Case studies N1 - Includes bibliographical references and indexes; section I Introduction to Learning Disabilities chapter one Changing Definitions of Learning Disabilities Introduction The Complex History of Learning Disabilities The Clinical Phase: Early Evolution of the Field The Classroom Transition Phase: Moving into the School Setting The Consolidation Phase: The Field Becomes Unified The Expansion Phase: Services Widen The Retrenchment Phase Emerging Theoretical Views The Revitalization Phase: The Future of Learning Disabilities A Theoretical Basis for Learning Disabilities Components of the Current Definitions of Learning Disabilities Who Are These Kids? Questions and Activities References chapter two Medical Aspects of Learning Disabilities Introduction Medical and Educational Models Learning and the Nervous System Etiology of Learning Disabilities Medical Diagnosis of Learning Disabilities Medical Treatments for Learning Problems Summary Questions and Activities References chapter three Cognition and Language Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities Introduction Intelligence Attention Memory and Children with Learning Disabilities Learning Style Study of Language Pragmatics: Language in Context Summary Questions and Activities References chapter four Personality and Social Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities Introduction Personality, Risky Behavior, and Self-Determination Social Development of Children with Learning Disabilities Summary Questions and Activities References chapter five Assessment of Learning Disabilities Introduction Broad Purposes of Assessment Assessment for Eligibility Decisions Sample Eligibility Reports Assessment for Instruction Summary Questions and Activities References section II Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities chapter six Learning Characteristics in Reading and Language Arts Introduction Reading Difficulties of Students with Learning Disabilities Conceptualization of Reading Skills Word Recognition and Comprehension Reading Fluency Reading Comprehension Instructional Strategies for Improving Comprehension Writing Skills Whole-Language Instruction Summary Questions and Activities References chapter seven Learning Characteristics in Math Introduction Cognitive Abilities and Math Skills Types of Math Learning Disabilities Math Curriculum Standards Curriculum-Based Assessment in Mathematics Prognosis in Mathematics Summary Questions and Activities References CHAPTER EIGHT Students with Learning Disabilities in the Classroom Introduction Adaptive Behavior of Children with Learning Disabilities Cognitive Characteristics of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities Social and Emotional Characteristics in Secondary Classrooms Summary of Educational Characteristics of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities Adolescents with Learning Disabilities in Secondary School Summary Questions and Activities References section III Placement, Services, and Educational Treatments CHAPTER NINE Educational Placements and Services Introduction Self-Contained Classes Resource Rooms Inclusion Issues in Placement Specialized Instructional Strategies Summary Questions and Activities References CHAPTER TEN Behavioral Treatment Interventions Introduction Common Ground among Behavioral Treatments Positive Behavioral Supports Techniques Involving Negative Consequences Summary of Behavioral Interventions Specialized Behavioral Strategies Summary Questions and Activities References CHAPTER ELEVEN Metacognitive Instructional Approaches for Students with Learning Disabilities Introduction Metacognitive Model of Learning Other Metacognitive Strategies Reciprocal Teaching Scaffolded Instruction Self-Monitoring Summary Questions and Activities References CHAPTER TWELVE Technology for Persons with Learning Disabilities Introduction Technology Applications Multimedia-Enhanced Learning Instructional Applications of the Internet Summary Questions and Activities References CHAPTER THIRTEEN Adults with Learning Disabilities Introduction Characteristics of Youth and Adults with Learning Disabilities Vocational Opportunities College Opportunities for Youth with Learning Disabilities Summary Questions and Activities References CHAPTER FOURTEEN Issues in the Future of Learning Disabilities Introduction No Child Left Behind: New Issues in Education Co-occurring Disorders Subtyping Research Services for Adults with Learning Disabilities Implications of Brain-Compatible Research Teaching in the Field of Learning Disabilities Professional Improvement An Uncertain Future and a Challenge Questions and Activities References Appendix Objectives for the IEPs of Students with Learning Disabilities Glossary Name Index Subject Index UR - http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip078/2007000632.html ER -