title: Improving learning with science and social studies text using computer-based concept maps for students with disabilities.
abstract: Concept maps have been used to help students with learning disabilities (LD) improve literacy skills and content learning, predominantly in secondary school. However, despite increased access to classroom technology, no previous studies have examined the efficacy of computer-based concept maps to improve learning from informational text for students with LD in elementary school. In this study, we used a concurrent delayed multiple probe design to evaluate the interactive use of computer-based concept maps on content acquisition with science and social studies texts for Hispanic students with LD in Grades 4 and 5. Findings from this study suggest that students improved content knowledge during intervention relative to a traditional instruction baseline condition. Learning outcomes and social validity information are considered to inform recommendations for future research and the feasibility of classroom implementation.
authors.affiliation: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA ciullo@txstate.edu.
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ciullo
authors.affiliation: The University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Terry S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Falcomata
authors.affiliation: The University of Texas at Austin, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Kathleen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Pfannenstiel
authors.affiliation: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Glenna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Billingsley
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D002648:Child; D003210:Concept Formation; D004519:Education, Special / Q000379:methods*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D012586:Science / Q000193:education*; D012942:Social Sciences / Q000193:education*; D013334:Students; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*
keywords: concept mapping; expository text; learning disabilities