Inclusive Classroom: A Practial Guide For Educators

by Khalsa, SiriNam S.

• ISBN13: 9781596470064
• ISBN10: 1596470062
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-03-30
• Publisher: Social Studies School Service

Summary

Written by a special educator experienced in inclusion and in mentoring teachers, Inclusive Classroom offers proven strategies and practical guidance for building a successful inclusive program that welcomes and supports all students' learning needs.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Defining Inclusion	1	(1)
What Is Inclusion?	2	(1)
The Illusion of Inclusion	3	(1)
What Does an Inclusive School Look Like?	4	(1)
What Are the Classroom Model Options?	5	(1)
This Book As a Tool for Teachers	6	(2)
Getting Started	8	(10)
Defining Types of Disabilities	8	(3)
Other Factors Determining Achievement	11	(1)
Why Try Inclusion?	12	(1)
When Is Inclusion Appropriate?	13	(1)
Reproducibles	14	(4)
Learning Styles and Multiple Intelligences---How Children Learn	18	(17)
Five Learning Modalities and Teaching Strategies	18	(4)
Creating a Responsive Classroom Environment	22	(2)
Seven Types of Intelligences	24	(2)
Using Learning Centers that Support Each of the Multiple Intelligences	26	(4)
Using a Five-Day Lesson Plan to Integrate Support for Multiple Intelligences	30	(1)
Reproducibles	31	(4)
Teacher Teamwork	35	(16)
Collaborative Teams	36	(1)
Strategies for Working Well Together	36	(1)
How Are Team Meetings Conducted?	37	(2)
Roles, Responsibilities, and Options	39	(2)
Reproducibles	41	(10)
Modifications and Adaptations---What to Teach	51	(25)
How to Choose the Appropriate Modifications	51	(2)
Classwork Modifications: Case Study	53	(2)
Assessment Modifications: Case Study	55	(2)
More Case Studies with Modified Lesson Designs	57	(5)
Reproducibles	62	(14)
How to Succeed in Eight Lessons	76	(25)
Lesson 1: Positive Role Models	77	(1)
Lesson 2: A Safe, Comfortable Learning Environment	78	(1)
Lesson 3: Making Friends	78	(1)
Lesson 4: Organization Skills	79	(1)
Lesson 5: Listening to Others	79	(1)
Lesson 6: Following Oral Directions	80	(1)
Lesson 7: Managing Classroom Attitude	80	(1)
Lesson 8: Review Progress	81	(2)
Reproducibles	83	(18)
Managing Behaviors in an Inclusive Classroom	101	(43)
Involving Students in the Learning Process	102	(1)
Developing Clear Student Expectations	102	(2)
Keeping Students on Task with Little Disruption	104	(8)
Changing Behavior Cycles	112	(3)
How Does Self-Esteem Affect Learning?	115	(5)
Creating a Work-Oriented and Relaxed Classroom	120	(2)
Teacher Alternatives	122	(6)
Helping Children with ADHD	128	(5)
Reproducibles	133	(11)
How to Change Ten Negative Behavior Cycles	144
The Angry Student	146	(1)
The Attention Seeker	147	(1)
The Class Bully	148	(1)
The Swearer	149	(1)
The Avoider	150	(1)
The Excuse Maker	151	(1)
The Fidgeter	152	(1)
The Teaser	153	(1)
The Property Destroyer	154	(1)
The Chronic Absentee	155
Teamwork with Parents	56	(116)
Challenges and Concerns	156	(2)
How to Increase Communication Between Home and School	158	(3)
How Parents Can Help Their Child with ADHD	161	(3)
Community Involvement	164	(1)
Reproducibles	165	(7)
Differentiated Instruction-How to Make It Work	172	(14)
What Is Differentiated Instruction?	172	(1)
How to Differentiate Instruction	173	(4)
Understanding	174	(1)
Interest	175	(1)
Learning Styles	176	(1)
Strategies for Differentiating: Presentation, Practice, and Assessment	177	(8)
Strategies for Differentiating Presentation	178	(2)
Strategies for Differentiating Practice	180	(2)
Strategies for Differentiating Assessment	182	(1)
Portfolios: An Alternative Assessment Tool	183	(1)
Alternative Grading Procedures	183	(2)
A Few Final Thoughts	185	(1)
References	186