Powerful Practices for High-Performing Special Educators (eBook)

Roberta C. C. Kaufman, Robert W. W. Wandberg (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2010
200 Seiten
Sage Publications (Verlag)
978-1-4522-7147-7 (ISBN)

Infos

"e;This book has ideas, tools, and starting points for all the situations you could encounter on your first day of teaching or on your thousandth! It is practical and up-to-date on what it is like to be a special educator in schools today."e;-Alison Martins, Special Education TeacherSeven Hills Charter Public School, Worcester, MA"e;This book is a new teacher's first stop for everything from 'How should I set up my room the first week of school?' to 'What types of assessments should I be using?'"e;-Nancy Yost, Associate Professor of Special EducationIndiana University of PennsylvaniaA valuable toolbox for every situation in the special education classroom!Special education teachers face unique challenges, especially when they are just beginning. This essential resource offers special educators a blueprint for dealing with the most common challenges they face both in the classroom and in the larger school environment. These research-based strategies help teachers meet the academic needs of diverse students with disabilities (including those who are also English language learners) in areas such as setting up a classroom, managing student behavior, designing effective instruction, incorporating technology, embracing diversity, and more. Each chapter features:An overview and objectivesA brief research reviewStep-by-step strategies that can be used immediatelyExamples and scenarios from real teaching experiencesSelf-assessments and reflectionsThis all-in-one reference book offers the tools, strategies, and support special educators need for success in their first year and every year thereafter!

Inhalt

List of Tables and Figures
Publisher’s Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Introduction
1. Working With Diverse Students
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: The Technicolor World of Truman Armstrong
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Changing Student Diversity
The Impact of Diverse Populations in Special Education Programming
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
2. Organizing a Classroom for Instruction
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Delacatto – See How She Runs!
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
3. Managing Student Behavior
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Mr. Downing – The Principal is Watching!
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
4. Designing Effective Instruction
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Mr. Rodriquez Makes a Plan
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
5. Teaching Strategies and Learning Activities
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Webster Gets Active!
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
6. Graphic Organizers
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Picture the Students!
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
7. Incorporating Technology
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Emmalee Jones – Digital Immigrant or Native?
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
8. Student Assessment and Evaluation
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Ms. Thomson – What’s in a Number?
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
9. Promoting Achievement Through Collaboration
Objectives
Introduction
Wisdom of Practice: Mrs. Stanton’s Best Laid Plans
In Brief: What Does the Research Say?
Professional Practice
Summary
Self-Assessment and Reflection
References
Conclusion: Wrapping Up, Reflecting and Celebrating
Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.4.2010
• Verlagsort: Thousand Oaks
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lernhilfen
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Sonder-, Heil- und Förderpädagogik
• Schlagworte: 5salefilemay11 • Beginning Special Education Teachers • IEP • Individualized Education Program • kaufman • New Special Education Teachers • Novice Special Education Teachers • Special education • Special Education assessment • Special Education Teacher Induction • Special Education Teacher Retention • Special Needs • Wandberg
• ISBN-10: 1-4522-7147-X / 145227147X
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4522-7147-7 / 9781452271477