Evidence-Based Practices (Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities, 26) - Hardcover

Book 2 of 7: Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities

Bryan G. Cook

 
9781781904299: Evidence-Based Practices (Advances in Learning and Behavioral Disabilities, 26)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1781904294 ISBN 13: 9781781904299
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, 2013

Synopsis

This volume focuses on evidence-based practices (EBPs) , supported, sound research studies documenting their effectiveness with a target population. As such, EBPs have significant potential to improve the outcomes of learners with learning and behavioral disorders. However, a number of obstacles exist in identifying, conceptualizing, adopting, and maintaining EBPs that have prevented educators from realizing their potential benefits. The chapters in this volume address many of these issues, with the goal of improving stakeholders? Ability to identify and implement EBPs. Chapters discuss the following topics: appraising systematic evidence-based reviews, using single-subject research to identify EBPs, legal issues, implementation fidelity and EBPs, guidelines for implementing EBPs, obstacles to implementing EBPs, teacher preparation and EBPs, EBPs for learners with learning disabilities, EBPs for learners with behavioral disabilities, EBPs for learners with autism spectrum disorders, EBPs in early childhood special education, EBPs in special education in Australia.

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About the Author

Bryan G. Cook - University of Hawaii, USA
Melody Tankersley - Kent State University, OH, USA
Timothy J. Landrum - University of Louisville, KY, USA

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Publication date
2013
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1781904294
ISBN 13 
9781781904299
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
311
Editor
Bryan G. Cook, Melody Tankersley, Timothy J. Landrum