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Leveraging Observation Research to Improve Instruction for Students With Intellectual Disability: Guidance for Adapting Tools

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Students with intellectual disability benefit from high-quality instruction in reading and mathematics. METHODS: This Theoretical Paper outlines the need for effective, evidence-based instructional practices for this population and the potential for observation research to inform such advancements. We report our systematic process of adapting two widely used observation tools initially developed for students with learning disabilities, to address content and instructional practices relevant to classrooms serving elementary students with intellectual disability. RESULTS: Our revised observation tools facilitated more inclusive data collection, taking into account the needs and goals of students with intellectual disability, in addition to their peers for whom the original tool was designed. CONCLUSIONS: We offer guidance for researchers and practitioners to make similar adaptations when using research tools intended for other populations or instructional settings.

Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

DOI: 10.1111/jar.13320

Authors: Esther R. Lindström, Kimberly A. McFadden

Institutions: University of Illinois Chicago, Lehigh University

Language: English

Topic: Behavioral and Psychological Studies

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,550