Strategies for Teaching Learners with Special Needs

Abstract

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