Strategies For Teaching Students With Learning And Behavior Problems

by Vaughn, Sharon R.; Bos, Candace S.

• ISBN13: 9780205407729
• ISBN10: 0205407722
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Give your students the help they need-and can use immediately. Based on current research on the best practices for teaching students with learning and behavior problems in a variety of settings, the sixth edition of Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems contains more applied teaching strategies than ever before. There is also increased emphasis on the topics of progress monitoring and assessment, diversity and English language learners, and family involvement. Icons throughout the text highlight discussions related to these topics. About the Book bull; bull;Focuses on how to teach and how to apply methods, making it easy to transfer new skills to school settings. bull;Basic ";how-tos"; regarding IEPs, consultation, classroom and behavior management, scheduling, and classroom design are covered extensively. bull;Apply the Concept boxes allow the reader to see how concepts can be applied to learning situations. bull;Instructional Activities throughout the book provide teaching activities and games that can be taken right into the classroom. bull;Case studies of teachers and students working to succeed in classrooms are included in every chapter. Information is presented in a way that is accessible and relevant. New to This Edition bull; bull;Reflects new IDEA 2004 legislation. bull;Increased coverage of progress monitoring reflects the increased importance of assessment today. bull;Increased coverage of methods for communicating and working effectively with parents and families. bull;Spotlight on Diversity features incorporate the most current methods for teaching diverse students populations, including students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. bull;All new Tech Tips highlight software and other technology that can enhance teaching and learning. bull;Classroom Applications discuss the use of in-depth teaching methods in the classroom.

Table of Contents

Understanding Students with Learning and Behavior Problems

The Teaching-Learning Process

What Are the Characteristics of Students with Learning and Behavior Problems?

What Factors Should Be Considered When Determining How Serious a Learning or Behavior Problem Is?

What Are the Defining Features of Special Education?

What Learning and Educational Environments Are Available for Students with Learning and Behavior Problems?

Including Special Education Students

Mainstreaming and Inclusion

Developing an Individualized Education Program

Developing a Functional Behavioral Assessment

How Do Teachers Teach Students with Learning and Behavior Problems?

Features of Effective Instruction

Designing Instruction

Delivering Instruction

Response to Intervention (RTI) as a Means of Identifying Students with Learning Disabilities

Approaches to Learning and Teaching

Operant Learning and Applied Behavior Analysis

Cognitive Strategy Instruction

Sociocultural Theory of Cognitive Development

Information Processing and Schema Theories

Instructing Students with Learning and Behavior Problems

Oral Language

Content of Language Instruction

Guidelines for Teaching Language

Planning Instruction For Students Who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (Cld)

Metalinguistics

Working With The Speech-Language Teacher

Working With Parents To Extend Language Concepts

Reading: Phonological Awareness, Alphabetic Principle, and Word Recognition

Reading and Reading Instruction

Phonological Awareness, Letter-Sound Correspondence, and the Alphabetic Principle

Word Identification, Decoding, and Word Study

Teaching Phonics, Word Recognition, and Word Study

Reading

Fluency and Comprehension

Teaching Fluency

Teaching Comprehension

Written Expression

Teaching The Writing Process

Teaching Spelling

Teaching Handwriting

Content Area Learning and Vocabulary Instruction

Teaching Content Area Information and Vocabulary

Making Adaptations

Study Skills and Learning Strategies

Mathematics

Factors Influencing Math Ability

Assessing Mathematics Performance

Prenumber Skills

Numeration And Place Value

Computation: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division. Fractions

Measurement

Problem Solving

How to Help Parents Help their Children with Mathematics

Approaches to Increasing Math Performance

Focus on Real-World Mathematics

Curriculum and Materials

Organizing and Planning Instruction for Students With Learning and Behavior Problems

Socialization and Classroom Management

Social Competence and Social Difficulties

Intervention Strategies

Transition Planning and Life Skills/Transition Education (contributed

Fundamental Issues Related to Transition

Transition Education

Transition Planning Process

Coordinating Instruction, Collaborating, and Co-teaching

Getting Started

Challenges to Successful Inclusion and Co-teaching

Consultation and Collaboration

Communicating with Parents and Professionals

Communication Skills

Working with Parents

Working with Professionals

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