Collaborate, Communicate, and Differentiate! : How to Increase Student Learning in Today's Diverse Schools

by Wendy W. Murawski

• ISBN13: 9781412981842
• ISBN10: 1412981840
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-24
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

This helpful guide will provide a detailed, focused treatment of collaboration, presented in a practical and easy-to-access format for K-12 teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and staff developers. The book will be designed as a 'œCollaboration 101' reference for schools who have no experience with collaboration and inclusive settings and want to begin to set it up. In addition, it will provide sufficient practical differentiation and application strategies that districts who already have implemented inclusive classrooms will want this book as a reference to help improve their current programs. While the goal of this book is not to be so comprehensive that it is daunting to readers, the content will present the most important information in each key area and will do so in a manner that is engaging, informative, and clear. Numerous 'œcopy me' pages will be provided so that districts can use the forms and templates to make increased collaboration an obvious strategy for addressing diverse needs in the inclusive classroom, and real-life case studies will be included to provide context for the concepts.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

About the Authors

Introduction

Understanding the Historical Context

Unscrambling the Range of Settings and Services

Improving Student Outcomes by Working in Teams

Improving Collaboration Through Powerful Communication

Proactively Planning and Differentiating Instruction

Modifying and Accommodating to Reactively Address Student Needs

Improving Student Learning Through Co-Teaching

Collaboratively Planning and Assessing

Addressing Conflict and Engaging in Problem Solving

Creating a Collaborative School Culture

References

Index

Appendices on the Internet (http://www.corwin.com/diverseschools)

Udl Lesson Plans

Instructional Strategies

Examples of Adapted Work

Adaptive Products and Services

Student Profile Sheet

Co-Teaching Lesson Plans

What/How/Who Co-Planning Format

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