Strategies for Teaching Learners with Special Needs

Edward A. Polloway, James R. Patton, Loretta Serna (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

544 Seiten

2007 | 9th edition
Pearson (Verlag)
9780131791558 (ISBN)

Infos

Revised to incorporate important new information about No Child Left Behind and the 2004 re-authorization of IDEA, this classic work in the field of teaching methodology for students with special needs continues to be the most comprehensive textbook available for students with mild/high incidence disabilities (i.e., learning disabilities, mild retardation/intellectual disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, and students experiencing learning problems in the general education classroom). The focus of the book is on effective instructional strategies for students being served in diverse educational settings, with a primary emphasis on those being taught in inclusive educational environments.  In Part I, the text provides basic information on curriculum development and instruction while in Part II, an in-depth discussion of key curricular areas is provided.

Inhalt

I. TEACHING LEARNERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

 

1. Special Education in an Era of Inclusion and Standards

 

A New World Order

Target Populations and Associated Concerns

Critical Legislative and Federal Initiatives

Key Elements of Special Education in Schools Today

Effective Teaching

Special Education Teacher as Professional

 

2. Strategies for Collaboration

 

Consultation and Collaboration: Models and Skills

Collaboration with Students

Collaboration with Families

Collaboration with General Educators

Collaboration with Paraeducators

Collaboration with Other Personnel

 

3. Strategies for Curriculum Development, Effective Instruction, and Classroom Adaptations

 

Curriculum Development

Effective Instruction

Curricular and Instructional Adaptations

Technology

Making It Work

 

4. Strategies for Classroom Management and Behavior Support

 

School Factors Related to Successful Schools, Classrooms, and Students

Teacher Factors Related to Classroom Organization and Management

Students Factors Related to Classroom Management and Behavioral Support


 

II. CONTENT AREAS

 

5. Spoken Language

 

Communication, Language, Speech, and Language Literacy

Culture and Language Literacy

A Model of Language

Language Development

Language Disorders

Assessing Language

Teaching Spoken Language

Teaching with Technology

Making It Work

 

6. Reading: Introduction and Word Recognition

 

Reading Problems and Challenges

Reading in the Curriculum

Assessment

Word-Recognition Instruction: Elementary Level

Word-Recognition Instruction: Middle and Secondary Students

Teaching in the Classroom

Making It Work

 

7. Reading Comprehension

 

The Nature of Reading Comprehension

Assessing Reading Comprehension

General Instructional Approaches: Elementary Focus

Comprehension Strategies

Instructional Considerations: Middle and Secondary Level

Making It Work

 

8. Written Language

 

Written Language in the Curriculum

Handwriting

Spelling

Written Expression

Technology in the Classroom

Making It Work

 

9. Mathematics Instruction

 

National Initiatives

Assessment

Mathematics Instructional Considerations

Mathematics Instruction for Students at the Secondary Level

Technology in the Classroom

Making It Work

 

10. Science and Social Studies

 

Presenting Challenges for Students with Special Needs in Science and Social Studies

Teaching Science to Learners with Special Needs

Teaching Social Studies to Learners with Special Needs

Assessment in Science and Social Studies

Instructional Techniques in Science and Social Studies

Technology in the Classroom

Instructional Practices

 

11. Creative Arts: Visual Arts, Music, Dance, and Drama

 

Rationale for Creative Arts Instruction

General Instructional Guidelines

Instruction in the Visual Arts

Instruction in Music

Instruction in Dance and Creative Movement

Instruction in Creative Dramatics

Sources of Teaching Ideas

Technology in the Classroom

Making It Work

 

 

III.    CRITICAL SKILLS

 

12. Study Skills

 

Study Skills Research

Types of Study Skills

Assessment of Study Skills

Teaching Study Skills

Implementing a Study Skills Program

Technology in the Classroom

Making It Work

 

13. Social Competence and Self-Determination Skills

 

History and Definitions

Assessment

Social Skills and Self-Determination Skills: Curricula and Instruction

Using Technology in Your Social or Self-Determination Skills Program

Establishing a Social or Self-Determination Skills Program

Making It Work

 

14.  Functional Academics and Career Development

 

Functional Skills and Knowledge

Demands of Adulthood

Functional Academics

Occupational and Vocational Preparation

Assessing Functional Competence

Making It Work: Teaching Real-Life Content

 

15. Transitions Across the School Years

 

Transitions Along and Across the School Years

Early Childhood Transitions and Entry into Public Schools

Transition from Elementary to Secondary Education

Transition from School to Community

 

References

Author Index

Subject Index

 

 

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.8.2007
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 254 x 202 mm
• Gewicht: 853 g
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• ISBN-13: 9780131791558 / 9780131791558
• Zustand: Neuware