Creating Inclusive Classrooms Effective, Differentiated and Reflective Practices, Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card

by Salend, Spencer J.

• ISBN13: 9780134019406
• ISBN10: 0134019407
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Access Card
• Copyright: 2015-06-16
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

The latest information, practices, and challenges related to implementing inclusion in today's schools.
With Creating Inclusive Classrooms, you get coverage of the latest practices, research, and challenges concerning inclusion in today's diverse classrooms. The text includes elementary and secondary classroom-based examples, along with innovative learning experiences that will guide you in applying the content.

For courses in inclusion / mainstreaming.

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Author Biography

Spencer Salend. A former teacher in the New York City School System, Spencer Salend is a professor at SUNY-New Paltz. Widely known for his work in translating research into practice, he has published and presented on such topics as inclusive educational practices, educational assessment, and students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. In recognition of the significance of his research and work with schools and its benefits to others, he was selected as a recipient of the State University of New York’s Faculty Scholar Award and the Chancellor’s Research Recognition Award. He has also served as a project director and program evaluator for numerous federal and state projects and has shared his work by engaging in a variety of professional development activities. He serves as an expert consultant helping the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) develop and implement a rigorous and comprehensive performance-based teacher evaluation system and professional learning program that addresses standards for highly effective teachers of students with disabilities in inclusive classrooms.

 

Table of Contents

PART I Understanding the Foundations and Fundamentals of Inclusion 1

Chapter 1 Understanding Inclusion 2

Chapter 2 Understanding the Special -Education Process 34

Chapter 3 Understanding the Educational Strengths and Challenges of Students with Disabilities 72

Chapter 4 Understanding the Educational Strengths and Challenges of Students from Diverse Backgrounds 116

 

PART II Creating an Inclusive Environment That Supports Learning for All Students 151

Chapter 5 Creating Collaborative Relationships and Fostering Communication 152

Chapter 6 Fostering Transitions, Self-Determination, Acceptance, and Friendships 188

Chapter 7 Creating a Classroom Environment That Promotes Positive Behavior 234

 

PART III Differentiating Instruction for All Students 279

Chapter 8 Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners 280

Chapter 9 Differentiating Large- and Small-Group Instruction 330

Chapter 10 Differentiating Reading, Writing, and Spelling Instruction 368

Chapter 11 Differentiating Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Instruction 410

 

PART IV Evaluating Student and Programmatic Progress 451

Chapter 12 Evaluating Student Progress and the Effectiveness of Your Inclusion Program 452

Glossary 509

References 521