Effects of audio texts on the acquisition of secondary-level content by students with mild disabililites

This study examines the effects of a CD-ROM audio textbook, alone and combined with the SLiCK strategy, on the academic performance and reading of secondary students in content-rich history classes.

Author:

Banerjee, M., Boyle, E., Brinckerhoff, L., Connelly, V., Rosenberg, M., & Washburn, S.

Year:

2003

Source:

Learning Disability Quarterly, Vol. 26, 203-215.

Type:

Related Research

Content Area:

reading

Grade Level:

secondary

transition

IDEA Disability Category:

autism

emotional disturbance

major-other health impairment

orthopedic impairment

specific learning disability

speech or language impairment

visual impairment

Instructional Support:

multiple formats of text and notation