Effects of Self-monitoring and Self-evaluation on the Written Language Performance and On-task Behavior of Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities

Effects of Self-monitoring and Self-evaluation on the Written Language Performance and On-task Behavior of Elementary Students with Learning Disabilities
Author: Yvonne L. Goddard
Publisher:
Total Pages: 498
Release: 1998
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Abstract: This study was conducted to determine the effects of self-monitoring (alone and in combination with changing criterion with public posting) and self-evaluation on the written language performance and on-task behavior of elementary students with learning disabilities. The subjects were seven elementary students enrolled in a private school for students with learning disabilities. Throughout the study, students wrote for 10 minutes each session. Self-monitoring procedures for written language performance included having the students count and record the number of words and sentences written. Self-evaluation involved the students evaluating the quantity and quality of their writing as compared to the last session. The changing criterion with public posting condition involved the experimenter and/or student setting goals for the number of words written, then posting these totals in the classroom each day. During all sessions, the experimenter collected data on written language performance, including number of words, sentences, different words, and adjectives written. For three students, the experimenter also collected on-task data each session.

JEBPS Vol 11-N2

JEBPS Vol 11-N2
Author: Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2010-08-19
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1475824467

The Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools is a leader in publishing research-to-practice articles for educators and school psychologists. The mission of this journal is to positively influence the daily practice of school-based professionals through studies demonstrating successful research-based practices in educational settings. As a result, the editors are committed to publishing articles with an eye toward improving student performance and outcomes by advancing psychological and educational practices in the schools. They seek articles using non-technical language that (1) outline an evidence-based practice, (2) describe the literature supporting the effectiveness and theoretical underpinnings of the practice, (3) describe the findings of a study in which the practice was implemented in an educational setting, and (4) provide readers with information they need to implement the practice in their own schools in a section entitled Implementation Guidelines. The Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools differs from other scholarly journals in that it features articles that demonstrate empirically-based procedures for readers to apply the practice in their setting.

JEBPS Vol 15-N1

JEBPS Vol 15-N1
Author: Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 139
Release: 2016-03-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1475827555

The Journal of Evidence-Based Practices for Schools is a leader in publishing research-to-practice articles for educators and school psychologists. The mission of this journal is to positively influence the daily practice of school psychologists and educators through studies demonstrating successful research-based practices in educational settings. As a result, the editors are committed to publishing articles with an eye toward improving student performance and outcomes by advancing psychological and educational practices in the schools. They seek articles using non-technical language that (1) outline an evidence-based practice, (2) describe the literature supporting the effectiveness and theoretical underpinnings of the practice, (3) describe the findings of a study in which the practice was implemented in an educational setting, and (4) provide readers with information they need to implement the practice in their own schools in a section entitled Implementation Guidelines.

Handbook of Effective Inclusive Schools

Handbook of Effective Inclusive Schools
Author: James McLeskey
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 565
Release: 2014-05-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136242430

Over the last decade, the educational context for students with disabilities has significantly changed primarily as a result of mandates contained in NCLB and IDEA. The purpose of this book is to summarize the research literature regarding how students might be provided classrooms and schools that are both inclusive and effective. Inclusive schools are defined as places where students with disabilities are valued and active participants in academic and social activities and are given supports that help them succeed. Effectiveness is addressed within the current movement toward multi-tiered systems of support and evidence-based practices that meet the demands of high-stakes accountability.

What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education

What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education
Author: Associate Professor in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation David Mitchell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2007-11-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134203322

First Published in 2007. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education

What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education
Author: David Mitchell
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 368
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136253440

As teachers around the world deal with the challenges of inclusive education, they must find effective ways of enhancing their classroom teaching methods. What Really Works in Special and Inclusive Education presents teachers with a range of evidence-based strategies they can immediately put into practice in their classrooms. This unique book will be an invaluable resource for educators who may not have the time or the inclination to engage with theory-heavy research, but who wish to ensure that their teaching strategies are up-to-the-minute and proven to be the most effective best practices. Each of the 27 strategies that this book comprises has a substantial research base, a strong theoretical rationale and clear guidelines on their implementation, as well as cautionary advice where necessary. In this new second edition, David Mitchell, a leading writer in special and inclusive education, continues to break new ground with revised and updated strategies based on evidence from the most recent studies in the field. From the myriad of related research available, only those studies with genuine potential for improving the practices of teachers and schools have been included, with the aim of facilitating high-quality learning and social outcomes for all learners in schools. Updates to this new edition include: four new chapters, on response to intervention, universal design for learning, inter-agency cooperation and one on the Finnish education system over 350 new references an even wider international focus, including evidence drawn from Asia references to recent developments in neuroscience a new companion website, with extra case studies, links to further reading, journal articles and videos, and an interactive quiz, at www.routledge.com/cw/mitchell This book will be essential reading for anyone with a vocational or academic interest in evidence-based special educational needs teaching strategies, whether a student in initial teacher education or a qualified classroom teacher, teacher educator, educational psychologist, special needs coordinator, parent, consultant or researcher. David Mitchell is an Adjunct Professor in the College of Education, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, and a consultant in inclusive education. ‘This is the book I wish I had written, synthesizing an enormous literature focused on special needs students. It is robust, it is readable, and it is your right-hand resource. A stunner of a book.’ –Professor John Hattie, University of Melbourne, author of Visible Learning

Effects of Self-Monitoring on the Writing Performance of Elementary Students

Effects of Self-Monitoring on the Writing Performance of Elementary Students
Author: Meghan Purple
Publisher:
Total Pages: 71
Release: 2014
Genre:
ISBN:

Self-monitoring has been shown to improve academic performance across a variety of subjects. This study investigated the effectiveness of a self-monitoring checklist on the writing skills of five students in an urban Midwestern elementary school. At the end of 10 min in-class writing assignments, participants counted the total number of words written and answered five questions related to writing mechanics. Using a multiple baseline across subjects design, baseline levels of total words written (TWW), words spelled correctly (WSC), and correct minus incorrect writing sequences (CIWS) on weekly curriculum based measures were compared to intervention levels for each student, in addition to follow-up maintenance assessments. Results showed moderately positive effects on CIWS for Student 1 and mildly positive effects for Students 2 and 3. No effects were seen for Students 4 and 5, however, there were only two intervention points for Student 5, making it difficult to draw strong conclusions. Maintenance data demonstrated continued positive effects for Students 1 and 4. Acceptability of the self-monitoring procedures was demonstrated through positive results on student questionnaires and informal verbal report from the teacher.

Single-Subject Designs for School Psychologists

Single-Subject Designs for School Psychologists
Author: Christopher H Skinner
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2013-04-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1135799032

Evaluate the effects of your interventions! Single-Subject Designs for School Psychologists shows how practitioners—educators, counselors, and support personnel—can contribute to the research base in their field by using single-subject methodologies to empirically validate the effects of their interventions. This book provides the research tools to tackle real world problems such as reducing transition times; improving reading, mathematics, and writing performance; increasing on-task behavior; and enhancing public speaking skills by presenting examples and analysis of single-subject design research methods. Specific methodologies include empirical case studies, withdrawal designs, multiple-probe designs, and nonconcurrent multiple-baseline designs. This book is a useful supplement for research-design classes being offered to education professionals. This text provides real world examples that demonstrate how practitioners who work with individual students or entire classes can conduct important intervention research—while at the same time educating. The applied interventions are designed to alter a variety of different unfavorable behaviors while reducing students’ and educators’ fear of research. This extensively referenced source includes helpful charts and tables to clearly illustrate research data. Single-Subject Designs for School Psychologists discusses: intervention evaluation and validation procedures the Timely Transitions Game—combining explicit timing with an interdependent group contingency program to decrease transition times enhancing class-wide reading performance by using interdependent group contingencies with randomly selected criteria and paired reading a self-modeling intervention for high school students with public speaking anxiety delayed praise as a directive and its effectiveness on on-task behavior decreasing transition times in a second grade classroom a description and demonstration of the nonconcurrent multiple-baseline design using a low-tech self-managed time-delay intervention to increase division fact fluency Single-Subject Designs for School Psychologists is a valuable how-to guide for school psychologists, special education teachers, behavioral consultants, school counselors, school social workers, support personnel, general education teachers, or for any helping professional wishing to contribute to the advancement of their field.

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder

Handbook of Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Author: Johnny L. Matson
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 1579
Release: 2022-08-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 3030885380

This handbook provides a substantive foundation of autism theory and research, including a comprehensive overview, conceptualization, and history of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). This robust reference work integrates the broad scholarly base of literature coupled with a trenchant analysis of the state of the field in nosology, etiology, assessment, and treatment. Its expert contributors examine findings and controversies (e.g., the actual prevalence of autism) as well as longstanding topics of interest as well as emerging issues from around the globe. In addition, the handbook describes multiple assessments, diagnoses, interventions and treatments for autism and PDD. It addresses such key topics as assessment of core symptoms and comorbidities, risk factors, epidemiology, diagnostic systems, neuroscience as well as issues regarding family adaptation. In addition, the handbook explores the rapidly evolving and expanding topics of medications, diets, fringe and harmful treatments, applied behavior analysis, and early intensive behavioral interventions. Key areas of coverage include: Survey of diagnostic criteria and assessment strategies for autism and pervasive developmental disorder. Genetic, behavioral, biopsychosocial, and cognitive models of autism assessment and treatment. Psychiatric disorders in individuals with ASD. Theory of mind and facial recognition in persons with autism. Diagnostic instruments for assessing core features and challenging behaviors in autism and PDD. Evidence-based psychosocial, pharmacological, and integrative treatments for autism and other developmental disabilities. Interventions specifically for adults with ASD. Training issues for professionals, parents, and other caregivers of individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. Review of findings of successful and promising therapies coupled with guidance on how to distinguish between dubious and effective treatments for autism and PDD. The handbook is an indispensable resource for researchers, professors, graduate students as well as clinicians, therapists, and other practitioners in clinical child and school psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry, social work, special education, behavioral rehabilitation, pediatric medicine, developmental psychology, and all allied disciplines.