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Evidence-Based Accommodation Decision Making at the Postsecondary Level: Review of the Evidence for Foreign Language Learning

Evidence-Based Accommodation Decision Making at the Postsecondary Level: Review of the Evidence for Foreign Language Learning

Authors :
Sparks, Richard L.
Source :
Learning Disabilities Research & Practice. Nov 2008 23(4):180-183.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

This article reviews empirical evidence related to college students classified as learning disabled (LD) and foreign language (FL) learning by examining whether there are differences between: (a) students classified and not classified as LD enrolled in FL courses; (b) LD students with and without IQ-achievement discrepancies and FL aptitude, proficiency, and achievement; and (c) students classified as LD who pass FL courses or receive course substitutions. Findings show that there are no cognitive and achievement differences between students classified as LD and non-LD students enrolled in FL courses or between students classified as LD who pass FL courses or receive course substitutions. Findings have shown that there are no differences in FL outcomes between students classified as LD with and without discrepancies. Research findings over several years show that classification as LD is unimportant for determining whether or not a student will exhibit FL learning problems or fail FL courses.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0938-8982
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Learning Disabilities Research & Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ816090
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-5826.2008.00276.x