Teaching Exceptional, Diverse, and At-Risk Students in the General Education Classroom, MyLabSchool Edition

by Vaughn, Sharon R.; Bos, Candace S.; Schumm, Jeanne Shay

• ISBN13: 9780205464906
• ISBN10: 0205464904
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Based on the belief that even small accommodations make a difference in the success of students with disabilities, this text provides readers with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies that will empower them to spark learning in every student including students with disabilities, culturally diverse students, students with limited English proficiency, economically disadvantaged students, and other students at risk. Revised to reflect recent changes in the law and current terminology, the strength of the book continues to be its numerous learning activities and sample lessons addressing both elementary and secondary classrooms, as well as its four chapter unit on curriculum adaptations with specific strategies and activities for teaching reading, writing, mathematics, and content areas. The strong emphasis on professional planning and collaboration make it an excellent resource for all teachers. Designed for anyone interested in inclusion/mainstreaming, teaching students with disabilities in the regular classroom, and teaching exceptional learners.

Table of Contents

Special Education and Inclusive Schooling

IDEA and the Vocational Rehabilitation Act

Responsibilities of Classroom Teachers

Role of Collaboration in Meeting Students'' Special Needs

Inclusion

Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learning Disabilities

Definitions and Types of Learning Disabilities

Characteristics of Students with Learning Disabilities

Prevalence of Learning Disabilities

Identification and Assessment of Students with Learning Disabilities

Instructional Techniques and Accommodations with Students with Learning Disabilities

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Definitions and Types of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Characteristics of Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Prevalence of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Identification and Assessment of Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Instructional Guidelines and Accommodations for Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Teaching Students with Communication Disorders and with Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Communication Disorders

Prevalence of Communication Disorders

Identification and Assessment of Students with Communication Disorders

Instructional Guidelines and Accommodations for Students with Communication Disorders

Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Prevalence of Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Identification and Assessment of Students with Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Instructional Guidelines and Accommodations for Students with Pervasive Developmental Disorders

Addressing Challenging Behaviors

Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Definitions of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Prevalence of Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Types and Characteristics Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Causes of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Identification and Assessment of Students with Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Teaching Guidelines and Accommodations for Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Teaching Students with Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities

Definition and Types of Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities

Prevention of Mental Retardation

Prevalence of Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities

Characteristics of Students with Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities

Identification and Assessment of Students with Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities

Instructional Guidelines and Accommodations for Teaching Students with Mental Retardation and Severe Disabilities

Teaching Students with Visual Impairments, Hearing Loss, Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, or Traumatic Brain Injury

Students with Visual Impairments

Definition and Types of Visual Impairments

Characteristics of Students with Visual Impairments

Prevalence of Visual Impairments

Identification and Assessment of Students with Visual Impairments

Instructional Guidelines and Accommodations for Students with Visual Impairments

Students with Hearing Loss

Definition and Types of Hearing Loss

Characteristics of Students with Hearing Loss

Prevalence of Hearing Loss

Identification and Assessment of Students with Hearing Loss

Instructional Guidelines and Accommodations for Students with Hearing Loss

Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Definition and Types of Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Prevalence of Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Characteristics of Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Identification and Assessment of Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Instructional Guidelines and Accommodations for Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments

Planning and Grouping Strategies for Special Learners

Model of the Planning Process

Long-Term Planning

Unit Planning

Lesson Planning

An Overview of Instructional Grouping

Grouping Patterns

Managing Student Behavior

Basic Principles of Managing Student Behavior

Establishing the Classroom Climate

Practices for Providing Positive Be

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