Journal•ISSN: 0014-4029
Exceptional Children
SAGE Publishing
About: Exceptional Children is an academic journal published by SAGE Publishing. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Special education & Mainstreaming. It has an ISSN identifier of 0014-4029. Over the lifetime, 3671 publications have been published receiving 150331 citations. The journal is also known as: EC.
Topics: Special education, Mainstreaming, Learning disability, Academic achievement, Inclusion (education)
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TL;DR: In this article, the defining features of single-subject research are presented, the con- tributions of single subject research for special education are reviewed, and a specific proposal is of- fered for using singlesubject research to document evidence-based practice.
Abstract: Slnglesubject research plays an important role in the development of evidence-based practice in special education. The defining features of single-subject research are presented, the con- tributions oj single-subject research for special education are reviewed, and a specific proposal is of- fered for using single-subject research to document evidence-based practice. This article allows readers to determine if a specific study is a credible example of single-subject research and if a spe- cific practice or procedure has been validated as "evidence-based" via single-subject research.
3,038 citations
TL;DR: Through standardizing observation of performance in the curriculum, CBM generates reliable data that is valid with respect to widely used indicators of achievement such as achievement test scores, age, program placement, and teachers' judgments of competence.
Abstract: Despite general agreement that we should routinely assess the student performance outcomes of instruction, general agreement regarding how this should be done does not exist. Commercially distributed achievement tests are not always congruent with curriculum objectives and teachers tend not to value the information obtained from them. Informal observation of performance is the approach used and preferred by teachers. Unfortunately, the reliability and validity of teachers' informal observation of student academic performance is unknown. An emerging alternative to commercial standardized tests and to informal observations is curriculum-based measurement (CBM) that combines the advantages of both. Through standardizing observation of performance in the curriculum, CBM generates reliable data that is valid with respect to widely used indicators of achievement such as achievement test scores, age, program placement, and teachers' judgments of competence. These data are now being used to make screening, referr...
1,620 citations
TL;DR: An overview of the many types of studies that fall into the qualitative design genre is provided in this paper, along with strategies that qualitative researchers use to establish the authors' studies as credible and trustworthy.
Abstract: An overview of the many types of studies that fall into the qualitative design genre is provided. Strategies that qualitative researchers use to establish the authors' studies as credible and trustworthy are listed and defined. So that readers will recognize the important contribution qualitative studies have made in the field of special education, a range of well-known and lesser known examples of qualitative research are reviewed. The quality indicators that are important in conducting and evaluating qualitative research are identified. Finally, as an example of the evidence that can be produced using qualitative methods, the authors provide a summary of how 3 studies have provided important information that can be used to inform policy and practice.
1,591 citations
TL;DR: In lieu of an abstract to this article, I would like to preface it by saying this is my swan song for now—as I leave special education and this country for probably the next two years.
Abstract: In lieu of an abstract to this article, I would like to preface it by saying this is my swan song for now—as I leave special education and this country for probably the next two years. I have been ...
1,321 citations
TL;DR: The authors found that about two thirds of general classroom teachers supported the concept of mainstreaming/inclusion and a smaller majority were willing to include students with disabilities in their own classes, but responses appeared to vary according to disabling condition and implicit obligations on the teacher.
Abstract: Twenty-eight investigations were identified in which general education teachers were surveyed regarding their perceptions of including students with disabilities in their classes. Research synthesis procedures were employed to summarize responses and examine the consistency of responses across time, geographical location, and item type. Overall, we found that about two thirds of general classroom teachers supported the concept of mainstreaming/inclusion. A smaller majority were willing to include students with disabilities in their own classes, but responses appeared to vary according to disabling condition and implicit obligations on the teacher. Although about half or more of the teachers felt that mainstreaming/inclusion could provide some benefits, only one third or less of teachers believed they had sufficient time, skills, training or resources necessary for mainstreaming/inclusion. Reported attitudes did not appear to covary with either geographical region or time of publication. Implications for p...
1,060 citations