A study of the effects of an inclusion model on students with specific learning disabilities.
The effects of an inclusion program in Grades 2 to 5 were examined in a three-part study focusing, respectively, on the academic and affective outcomes of fifth-grade students who were normally achieving (NA) or showed specific learning disabilities (SLD); teacher and parent perceptions of SLD and NA students' growth in an inclusion context for Grades 2 to 4; and an analysis of anecdotal records. Findings suggested that students with SLD made some academic and affective gains at a pace comparable to that of NA students; parent and teacher surveys indicated improved self-esteem in students with SLD, and, in some cases, improved motivation. Anecdotal data suggested reduced stigma for students with SLD.
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Department of Research and Evaluation Services, Pasco County School System, Land O'Lakes, FL 34639, USA.
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D000339:Affect; D002648:Child; D003479:Curriculum; D004519:Education, Special / Q000379:methods*; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D008282:Mainstreaming, Education; D008297:Male; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012919:Social Behavior; D012931:Social Environment; D016896:Treatment Outcome