Embracing Disabilities in the Classroom : Strategies to Maximize Students' Assets

by Toby J. Karten

• ISBN13: 9781412957700
• ISBN10: 1412957702
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-27
• Publisher: Corwin Pr

Summary

"The practical aspects of the book provide a wealth of ideas about how educators can make modifications and accommodations for individuals in their classrooms while fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere." a??Anne Beveridge, Coordinator of Primary Years Program Branksome Hall, Toronto, Canada "Provides background historical information, current trends, suggestions for novice teachers, and new ideas for experienced teachers." a??Leslie Hitchens, Special Education Teacher Crossroads Elementary, St. Paul, MN Foster positive experiences by differentiating not only instruction but attitudes too! How we treat others often influences how individuals feel about themselves. This book illustrates how educators can effectively promote sensitive, inclusive classroom practices that maximize success for students with disabilities. Embracing Disabilities in the Classroom provides content-rich interdisciplinary lessons accompanied by behavioral, academic, and social interventions that capitalize on student strengths. Inclusion expert Toby J. Karten demonstrates the impact of literature, self-advocacy, role playing, and strategic interventions on students' growth and achievement. The numerous lessons, tables, rubrics, instructional guidelines, and charts help readers: Determine effective strategies for differentiating instruction for specific disabilities Modify lessons and curriculum appropriately in the content areas Encourage students to become active participants in learning Increase disability awareness and foster inclusive mind-sets in students, colleagues, and families This practical resource provides special education and general education teachers, principals, and teacher leaders with both effective instructional strategies for curriculum delivery and responsive approaches to promoting positive attitudes toward disabilities. Given appropriate support and an accepting environment, all students are able to achieve, thrive, and succeed in school and in life!

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

Introducing Disabilities

Historical Background of Disabilities

Chapter Highlights

Classroom Connections

Ways to Differentiate Attitudes

Then to Now

Out and About

Beyond Terminology

Legislation Says...and the Classroom Does

How Others Interact and Acknowledge Disabilities and Differences

Chapter Highlights

Classroom Connections

Ways to Differentiate Attitudes

Dislabeling Activities

Classroom Implications

Entering the Inclusion Classroom

Chapter Highlights

Classroom Connections

Ways to Differentiate Attitudes

Assessing, Modifying, & Adapting the Curriculum

Capitalize on Strengths: What to Minimize & Maximize

Mastering the Curriculum

Chapter Highlights

Classroom Connections

Ways to Differentiate Attitudes

Presenting Curriculum

Content-Related Strategies and Lessons

Chapter Highlights

Classroom Connections

Ways to Differentiate Attitudes

Their Strategies, Not Ours!

Put Me in Coach!

It's All in the Presentation!

Reading Curriculum Concerns

Appropriate Reading & Language Arts Accommodations, Adaptations, and Strategies for Lessons

Writing Curriculum Concerns: Write On!

Mathematics Curriculum Concerns: Math Matters, Too!

Other Curriculum Lessons

Instructional Differentiation and Sensitivities That Respond to Students' Behavioral, Social, Emotional, and Perceptual Needs

Chapter Highlights

Classroom Connections

Ways to Differentiate Attitudes

Schools, Families, and the Future

Increasing Disability Awareness and Better Attitudes for Families and All Communities

Chapter Highlights

Classroom Connections

Ways to Differentiate Attitudes

Future Horizons for Disabilities

Chapter Highlights

Classroom Connections

Ways to Differentiate Attitudes

Commitments to Students' Achievements

Differentiating and Assessing Attitudes With Ability Awareness Rubrics

Enabling vs. Challenging Your Students

Student Data Documentation

Increasing Communications and Collaboration

References

Index

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