Teaching Students with Mild and High-Incidence Disabilities at the Secondary Level

by Sabornie, Edward J.; deBettencourt, Laurie U.

• ISBN13: 9780132414050
• ISBN10: 0132414058
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-11-06
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Focusing on the needs of secondary-level learners with common disabilitiesa group often neglected by other books on the marketTeaching Students with Mild and High Incidence Disabilities at the Secondary Level,3/e presents numerous research-proven instructional methods and strategies. It thoroughly examines the methods that are effective "across the board," as well as methods specific to particular challenges. The authors address special education theory and relevant research in simple, straightforward language that uses minimal jargon, making concepts accessible and understandable to all.Using case studies to show actual instruction "as it happens," this book gives readers a realistic portrait of today's diverse student population. Coverage includes: special education and adolescence; instruction methods; and current and future instructional issues.An obvious resource for special education teachers, this book is also an excellent guide for all educators, as it provides information about assessment and curriculum planning.

Table of Contents

Special Education And Adolescence

Introduction to Adolescents with High-Incidence Disabilities

Adolescence and Youths with High-Incidence Disabilities

Co-Teaching and Collaboration at the Secondary Level

Instructional Methods

Effective Instruction and Behavior Management Techniques

Reading Instruction

Written Language Instruction

Teaching Mathematics to Adolescents with High-Incidence Disabilities

Study Skills Instruction

Social Skills Instruction

Beyond Secondary Schools

Postsecondary Programs

Transition to Independent Living

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