Exam 2 Flashcards
The 7 Objections to the Federal Definition of LD
- Reference to psychological processes.
- Omission of the intrinsic nature of LDs.
- Omission of adults.
- Omission of self-regulation and social interaction problems.
- Inclusion of terms difficult to define.
- Confusion about the exclusion cause.
- Inclusion of spelling.
Two Ways to Identify LD
- Achievement-Ability Discrepancy
2. RTI (Federally favored)
Achievement-Ability Discrepancy
A student achieving well below his/her potential.
Most states relied on IQ-achievement discrepancy.
Problems with Achievement-Ability Discrepancy (3)
- IQ scores are sometimes flawed because they are based on reading skills.
- IQ formulas for calculating discrepancies are flawed.
- Discrepancies are useless in earlier grades when students are not expected to have achieved much.
Often called the “wait to fail” model.
Response to Intervention Approach
No universally accepted RTI model exists.
Generally involves 3 tiers of progressively more intensive instruction, with monitoring of progress in each of the tiers.
The 3 Tiers of RTI
- Instruction in the gen ed classroom.
- Small-group instruction several times per week.
- SE referral.
Problems with the RTI Approach (6)
- Little research evidence exists regarding the effectiveness of RTI in identifying students with LDs, especially large-scale.
- Most of what we know about RTI is focused on reading.
- Many gen ed teachers are failing to use evidence-based instruction in Tier 1.
- Considerable variability occurs in Tier 2 with respect to such things as type of instruction, duration, and who the instructor is.
- Some students don’t experience significant difficulties in reading until the 3rd/4th grade level, when skills required for reading become more complex. Thus, many go undiagnosed for a long time.
- Some students referred to Tier 2 who do well enough to return to Tier 1 experience reading problems again and go back to Tier 2.
Interindividual Variation
Also known as heterogeneity.
Some will have problems in reading, others in math. Some will have problems with spelling, others will be inattentive.
Intraindividual Variation
Someone who is 2-3 years above grade level in reading might be 2-3 year below grade level in math.
Decoding
The process of converting print to spoken language.
Phonological Awareness
The understanding that speech consists of small units of sound, such as word, syllables, and phonemes.
Phonemic Awareness
Understanding that words are made up of sounds, or phonemes.
Reading Fluency
The ability to read effortlessly and smoothly.
Reading Comprehension
The ability to gain meaning from what is read.
The 3 Components of Cognitive Training
- Changing the thought processes.
- Providing strategies for learning.
- Teaching self-initiative.