More Inclusion Strategies That Work!
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Description
"The book is content rich and contains a wealth of examples and ideas to spark teacher creativity."
—Jacqueline S. Thousand, Professor of Special Education, California State University, San Marcos
"The worksheets, lessons, and concrete practical discipline applications make this book a must-have for every classroom teacher."
—Diane Boarman, National Board Certified Teacher, Patapsco Middle School, Ellicott City, MD
Differentiate instruction to match and heighten students' and teachers' abilities while honoring standards!
With the same "can do" attitude that made her first book, Inclusion Strategies That Work! so popular, Toby Karten takes her latest book to the next level by emphasizing standards, linking the best inclusive practices with content-specific curriculum, and demonstrating how teachers can reach individual learners while honoring whole-class dynamics.
Meeting the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, More Inclusion Strategies That Work! focuses on using the strengths of students with disabilities to give them more confidence and a greater advantage when learning new concepts. With research-based methods for identifying and meeting the needs of students with special needs, this valuable guide presents instructional and accommodation strategies to help all students access the general curriculum. This reader-friendly handbook provides teachers with targeted assistance through:
- Sample standards-based lessons organized by age and ability level
- Tools for assessing students' mastery of curriculum concepts
- Approaches for preparing students for standardized testing
- Numerous reproducibles for immediate use
Whether you are a general or a special education K–12 teacher, you'll return again and again to this must-have reference to meet the challenges of inclusive instruction and celebrate the successes of all your students, especially students with disabilities.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Part I. Fundamentals of Honoring Potentials and Strengths of Students and Teachers
- 1. Concentrating on Students' Strengths and Curriculum Standards
- 2. Understanding Assessments and Curriculum Standards
- 3. How Students Learn: Brain Basics
- 4. How Teachers Teach: Good Practices for All
Part II. Standards-Based Inclusion Strategies That Work
- 5. Standards-Based Reading Objectives
- 6. Standards-Based Writing, Listening, and Speaking Objectives
- 7. Standards-Based Math Objectives
- 8. Standards-Based Science and Technology Objectives
- 9. Standards-Based Social Studies Objectives
- 10. Standards-Based Art, Dance, Theater, and Music Objectives
- 11. Standards-Based Health/Physical Education Objectives
- 12. Standards-Based Career Education and Life Skills Objectives
- 13. Standards-Based Social/Behavioral/Emotional Objectives
Part III. Application of Strengths and Standards to Inclusive Environments
- 14. Standards-Based Interdisciplinary/Cross-Curricular Lessons
- 15. Attaining Inclusion
- 16. Rewards for All!
- References
- Index
Description
"The book is content rich and contains a wealth of examples and ideas to spark teacher creativity."
—Jacqueline S. Thousand, Professor of Special Education, California State University, San Marcos
"The worksheets, lessons, and concrete practical discipline applications make this book a must-have for every classroom teacher."
—Diane Boarman, National Board Certified Teacher, Patapsco Middle School, Ellicott City, MD
Differentiate instruction to match and heighten students' and teachers' abilities while honoring standards!
With the same "can do" attitude that made her first book, Inclusion Strategies That Work! so popular, Toby Karten takes her latest book to the next level by emphasizing standards, linking the best inclusive practices with content-specific curriculum, and demonstrating how teachers can reach individual learners while honoring whole-class dynamics.
Meeting the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, More Inclusion Strategies That Work! focuses on using the strengths of students with disabilities to give them more confidence and a greater advantage when learning new concepts. With research-based methods for identifying and meeting the needs of students with special needs, this valuable guide presents instructional and accommodation strategies to help all students access the general curriculum. This reader-friendly handbook provides teachers with targeted assistance through:
- Sample standards-based lessons organized by age and ability level
- Tools for assessing students' mastery of curriculum concepts
- Approaches for preparing students for standardized testing
- Numerous reproducibles for immediate use
Whether you are a general or a special education K–12 teacher, you'll return again and again to this must-have reference to meet the challenges of inclusive instruction and celebrate the successes of all your students, especially students with disabilities.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments
About the Author
About the Author
Part I. Fundamentals of Honoring Potentials and Strengths of Students and Teachers
- 1. Concentrating on Students' Strengths and Curriculum Standards
- 2. Understanding Assessments and Curriculum Standards
- 3. How Students Learn: Brain Basics
- 4. How Teachers Teach: Good Practices for All
Part II. Standards-Based Inclusion Strategies That Work
- 5. Standards-Based Reading Objectives
- 6. Standards-Based Writing, Listening, and Speaking Objectives
- 7. Standards-Based Math Objectives
- 8. Standards-Based Science and Technology Objectives
- 9. Standards-Based Social Studies Objectives
- 10. Standards-Based Art, Dance, Theater, and Music Objectives
- 11. Standards-Based Health/Physical Education Objectives
- 12. Standards-Based Career Education and Life Skills Objectives
- 13. Standards-Based Social/Behavioral/Emotional Objectives
Part III. Application of Strengths and Standards to Inclusive Environments
- 14. Standards-Based Interdisciplinary/Cross-Curricular Lessons
- 15. Attaining Inclusion
- 16. Rewards for All!
- References
- Index
Reviews
More Inclusion Strategies That Work!
Aligning Student Strengths With Standards
April 2007 | 336 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 27/02/2023 | 9781412941167 | $44.95 |
| Hardcover | 27/02/2023 | 9781412941150 | $100.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781452280776 | $41.00 |
"The book is content rich and contains a wealth of examples and ideas to spark teacher creativity."
—Jacqueline S. Thousand, Professor of Special Education, California State University, San Marcos
"The worksheets, lessons, and concrete practical discipline applications make this book a must-have for every classroom teacher."
—Diane Boarman, National Board Certified Teacher, Patapsco Middle School, Ellicott City, MD
Differentiate instruction to match and heighten students' and teachers' abilities while honoring standards!
With the same "can do" attitude that made her first book, Inclusion Strategies That Work! so popular, Toby Karten takes her latest book to the next level by emphasizing standards, linking the best inclusive practices with content-specific curriculum, and demonstrating how teachers can reach individual learners while honoring whole-class dynamics.
Meeting the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004, More Inclusion Strategies That Work! focuses on using the strengths of students with disabilities to give them more confidence and a greater advantage when learning new concepts. With research-based methods for identifying and meeting the needs of students with special needs, this valuable guide presents instructional and accommodation strategies to help all students access the general curriculum. This reader-friendly handbook provides teachers with targeted assistance through:
- Sample standards-based lessons organized by age and ability level
- Tools for assessing students' mastery of curriculum concepts
- Approaches for preparing students for standardized testing
- Numerous reproducibles for immediate use
Whether you are a general or a special education K–12 teacher, you'll return again and again to this must-have reference to meet the challenges of inclusive instruction and celebrate the successes of all your students, especially students with disabilities.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Part I. Fundamentals of Honoring Potentials and Strengths of Students and Teachers
- 1. Concentrating on Students' Strengths and Curriculum Standards
- 2. Understanding Assessments and Curriculum Standards
- 3. How Students Learn: Brain Basics
- 4. How Teachers Teach: Good Practices for All
- Part II. Standards-Based Inclusion Strategies That Work
- 5. Standards-Based Reading Objectives
- 6. Standards-Based Writing, Listening, and Speaking Objectives
- 7. Standards-Based Math Objectives
- 8. Standards-Based Science and Technology Objectives
- 9. Standards-Based Social Studies Objectives
- 10. Standards-Based Art, Dance, Theater, and Music Objectives
- 11. Standards-Based Health/Physical Education Objectives
- 12. Standards-Based Career Education and Life Skills Objectives
- 13. Standards-Based Social/Behavioral/Emotional Objectives
- Part III. Application of Strengths and Standards to Inclusive Environments
- 14. Standards-Based Interdisciplinary/Cross-Curricular Lessons
- 15. Attaining Inclusion
- 16. Rewards for All!
- References
- Index