Student and teacher social validation feedback supported the strategy, with students reporting improved social lives, class engagement, and goal completion¶
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q2 i? All four students provided positive feedback on the strategy, and teachers reported improved classroom behavior, engagement, and comfort for each student. → Agran 2002
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Agran 2002¶
Agran, M., Blanchard, C., Wehmeyer, M., & Hughes, C. (2002). Increasing the Problem-Solving Skills of Students with Developmental Disabilities Participating in General Education. Remedial and Special Education, 23(5), 279-288. https://doi.org/10.1177/07419325020230050301
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Anecdotal social validation data collected at study conclusion from students' answers to six Phase 3 questions and informal teacher reports; the article notes "formal social validation data were not obtained." Each teacher reported improvements for their student.
"Joan's teacher said that she noticed an increased level of comfort for Joan in the class. Not only did Joan initiate more in class discussion, but her peers appeared to respond in kind."
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Student and teacher social validation feedback supported the strategy, with students reporting improved social lives, class engagement, and goal completion |
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Student and teacher social validation feedback supported the strategy, with students reporting improved social lives, class engagement, and goal completion |
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