The inclusive classroom : strategies for effective differentiated instruction / Margo A. Mastropieri, George Mason University, Thomas E. Scruggs, George Mason University.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 421-448) and indexes.
Contents:
Part 1 The Fundamentals -- 1 Introduction to Inclusive Teaching -- 2 Collaboration: Partnerships and Procedures -- 3 Teaching Students with Higher-Incidence Disabilities -- 4 Teaching Students with Lower-Incidence Disabilities -- 5 Teaching Students with Other Special Learning Needs -- Part 2 Developing Effective Teaching Skills -- 6 Effective Differentiated Instruction for All Students -- 7 Response to Intervention -- 8 Improving Classroom Behavior and Social Skills -- 9 Promoting Inclusion with Classroom Peers -- 10 Enhancing Motivation and Affect -- 11 Improving Attention and Memory -- 12 Teaching Study Skills -- 13 Assessment -- Part 3 Teaching in the Content Areas -- 14 Literacy -- 15 Mathematics -- 16 Science and Social Studies, and Transitions
Summary:
With three balanced parts, these award-winning authors explain the fundamentals of inclusive teaching, the most effective general teaching practices, and ways to differentiate instruction for specific content areas. Targeted teaching strategies show ways to improve all students' memory, attention, motivation, and peer interaction. Research highlights validate strategies and prove why these techniques are best practice. Filled with classroom-ready tips and checklists, this revision includes a new chapter on RTI, more on secondary inclusion, and the latest strategies relating to academic success.
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