Meeting The Needs Of Students Of All Abilities
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Meeting The Needs Of Students Of All Abilities
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Author : Colleen A. Capper
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2000-03-14
Meeting The Needs Of Students Of All Abilities written by Colleen A. Capper and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-14 with Business & Economics categories.
This book provides practical strategies for school administrators and teachers to establish and maintain schools that include all students without adding on expensive, reactive, and ineffective separate programmes, classrooms, and schools. Throughout the book are lists of steps and practical strategies along with overheads, handouts, and forms that can easily be copied for use in staff development, faculty meetings, parent organizations, or university classrooms to aid educators who wish to put the book′s ideas into practice.
Meeting The Needs Of Students Of All Abilities
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Author : Colleen A. Capper
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2008-11-10
Meeting The Needs Of Students Of All Abilities written by Colleen A. Capper and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-10 with Education categories.
"This step-by-step handbook provides the foundation for school leaders who want to shift from costly special learning programs for a few learners to excellent, inclusive educational services for all students, including English language learners and those with special needs such as learning disabilities and disadvantaged backgrounds. This useful guide covers school policies, reform, and restructuring, and demonstrates how to establish standards for physical and emotional safety, student behavior, and quality instruction and learning. Based on current research, this second edition places a greater emphasis on social justice and standards, offers a new equity audit questionnaire, and includes examples of success from schools that have used the book to implement change. Readers will find practical strategies, reproducible handouts, and self-assessments for: transitioning schools from separate programs to inclusive services ; establishing broad standards as prerequisites for student success ; understanding legal and financial considerations for meeting student needs ; preparing for the process of change. Meeting the Needs of Students of ALL Abilities provides a realistic portrayal of how leaders can create and sustain excellent, integrated, socially just schools, and ensure success for all."--Publisher's website.
Inclusion And Diversity
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Author : Sue Grace
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2008-12-01
Inclusion And Diversity written by Sue Grace and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-01 with Education categories.
How should you prepare for the first day of class? How can you encourage all students to participate in discussions? How do you ensure disabled students can take part in field work? Increasingly, universities are drawing from a less traditional group of students – international students, disabled students, part time students, and mature students. This book offers specific, practical advice on the issues that teachers encounter when teaching in a diverse classroom. Inclusion and Diversity highlights good practice for all students, and provides a helpful structure around the day-to-day experiences of staff and students as they make contact with each other. With reference to the international literature, and discussing some of the educational principles that underpin an inclusive curriculum, this book covers a wide range of useful topics so that teachers will have quick access to guidelines on different aspects of teaching and learning: small and large group teaching e-learning work placements students’ lives out of the classroom personal tutoring skills agenda assessment employability and further study Addressing a range of themes, including student age, ethnicity, disability, sexuality and gender, this book aids all practitioners in higher education today – particularly those new lecturers meeting their students for the first time – to develop a better understanding of the issues involved in teaching a diverse range of students.
Systems Thinking For Supporting Students With Special Needs And Disabilities
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Author : Mabel Gonzales
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-01-06
Systems Thinking For Supporting Students With Special Needs And Disabilities written by Mabel Gonzales and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-06 with Education categories.
This book provides school leaders and teachers with research-based theories and models on systems thinking and on inclusive education. It offers the ‘why’, ‘what’ and ‘how’ of inclusive teaching and learning with specific references to a range of special needs. It discusses topics such as a sustainable approach to inclusion, differentiation of learning programs and activities, and a range of assessment approaches to support teaching and learning. The book also presents the social aspects of inclusion and encourages teachers and school leaders to focus not only on the academic aspects of education but the social and emotional growth of the student. It highlights the value of parent input and promotes the forming of parent partnership to enhance student learning and wellbeing. Part One of the book gives practical suggestions on how school leaders can apply systems thinking to mobilise the school and school community to contribute to the ideals of Education For All. Part Two discusses a range of disabilities with each chapter covering the medical definitions and characteristics of the condition, the challenges faced by the student, their parents and teachers, and presents evidence-based strategies and classroom management tips to help teachers with their everyday classroom needs. The book helps to heighten school leaders’ awareness on how to use systems thinking to mobilise the school community to action. It strengthens teachers' confidence and builds their capacity in providing all students with access to flexible learning choices to help them achieve educational goals and develop a sense of belonging.
Meeting Sen In The Curriculum Geography
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Author : Helen Harris
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-05-24
Meeting Sen In The Curriculum Geography written by Helen Harris and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-24 with Education categories.
This book includes: an overview of SEN legislation and national initatives guidance on departmental policy advice on how to create an inclusive learning environment in the geography classroom and on field studies case study material good practice taken form the "Value Places" project.
Meeting The Needs Of Your Most Able Pupils In Design And Technology
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Author : Louise Davies
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-06-20
Meeting The Needs Of Your Most Able Pupils In Design And Technology written by Louise Davies and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-20 with Education categories.
Featuring comprehensive appendices and an accompanying CD, this book presents specific guidance on a range of areas, including teacher questioning skills, homework and recording and assessment.
Principals Improving Instruction
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Author : Michael DiPaola
language : en
Publisher: IAP
Release Date : 2013-05-01
Principals Improving Instruction written by Michael DiPaola and has been published by IAP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-01 with Education categories.
This work integrates the core instructional leadership tasks of all principals: supervision, evaluation, and professional development. The text demonstrates a hands-on approach grounded in sound theory and rigorous research. It provides both a conceptual frame and realistic exercises that today’s principals and supervisors can use to improve their practice. The book highlights observation tools that focus on high-yield instructional strategies. Principals and supervisors are encouraged to collect data in classrooms and provide this instructional feedback so together with teachers they can reflect and identify areas for growth. The models of supervision, evaluation, and professional development are research-based and are consistent with contemporary challenges that confront principals and others committed to improving instruction.
A Guide For Ensuring Inclusion And Equity In Education
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Author : UNESCO
language : en
Publisher: UNESCO Publishing
Release Date : 2017-06-05
A Guide For Ensuring Inclusion And Equity In Education written by UNESCO and has been published by UNESCO Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-06-05 with categories.
Differentiation At Work K 5
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Author : Lane Narvaez
language : en
Publisher: Corwin Press
Release Date : 2010-04-21
Differentiation At Work K 5 written by Lane Narvaez and has been published by Corwin Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-04-21 with Education categories.
Based on research and the authors' experiences over the past seven years at one elementary school, Differentiation at Work, K-5 describes what schoolwide differentiation looks like in real classrooms. Lane Narvaez and Kay R. Brimijoin go beyond the "easy" definition of differentiation and describe why administrators and teachers need to receive training and ongoing support in order to achieve differentiated instruction that is responsive to students' readiness, learning styles, and interests. Their model is based on several core elements, including student feedback, the use of anchor activities, peer (teacher) collaboration, pre-assessment, and curriculum alignment. The book includes sample lesson designs that include supplemental materials, and lessons are categorized by readiness, interest, and learning style differentiation. The authors also address the topic of management and share a set of tools that have proven highly effective for facilitating and enhancing differentiation. Finally, they discuss the challenge of sustaining second order change, the role parents play in nurturing and sustaining such change, and the future possibilities for any school involved in a similar journey.
Inclusive Physical Activity
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Author : Susan L. Kasser
language : en
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Release Date : 2005
Inclusive Physical Activity written by Susan L. Kasser and has been published by Human Kinetics this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Education categories.
Inclusive Physical Activity: A Lifetime of Opportunitiesprovides practitioners with practical strategies and hands-on applications for physical activity programming to include all people. In doing so, it bridges the gap between school-based and community-based programs to help people with differences in ability become and remain physically active throughout their lives. This book has many unique features in addition to the life-span approach. The authors use an ability-based, noncategorical approach that is on the cutting edge. In doing so, they maintain a program emphasis on performance and skill components rather than on labels and general disability guidelines. The authors recognize that knowledge of common conditions is necessary for safe program design and have therefore included this information in the appendix. This book prepares practitioners to do the following: -Become critical thinkers and problem solvers as they develop the knowledge and skills to provide meaningful, inclusive physical activity -Prepare and plan individualized physical activity programs for four major content areas: movement skills and sports, games design, health-related fitness, and adventure and outdoor recreation -Develop strategies and techniques to increase awareness of varying abilities, foster more positive attitudes of peers, and increase advocacy efforts aimed at inclusive physical activity -Overcome barriers associated with inclusive programming Throughout, the authors emphasize how to modify instruction and provide activity alternatives for differing abilities via their FAMME (functional approach to modifying movement experiences) model. This unique model provides a conceptual framework and a four-step process for accommodating all participants in physical activity. Assessment considerations across the life span are integrated in the planning process, and each skill component (such as eye-hand coordination, strength, attention span) is presented in chart form with information on influencing factors and a number of effective modifications to accommodate varied skill levels. Each chapter features the following reader-friendly sections: -Including All Individuals presents opening scenarios that set the stage for the topics in the chapter. -Did You Know? contains helpful facts and information. -Think Back is a list of reflection questions related to the opening scenario or to the previous text. -What Do You Think? contains reflective questions related to the chapter content. -What Would You Do? offers two sample scenarios at the end of each chapter detailing situations for readers to address. Part Iaddresses historical and sociological aspects of inclusive physical activity and the changing perspectives as they relate to individuals with differences in ability. Strategies to overcome barriers associated with inclusive programming are also discussed. Part IIfocuses on how, when, and why practitioners should make modifications in instructional settings. This section offers insight into effective collaborative partnerships, determination of programming focus and related assessment, and individualized program planning. Part IIIillustrates examples of inclusive practices as they relate to commonly implemented physical activities. This part focuses on modifying instruction and providing activity alternatives in four major content areas: movement skills and sports, games design, health-related fitness, and adventure and outdoor recreation. Among the appendixes is a Person-Related Factors Reference Guide that presents definitions of specific conditions, selected facts of the common conditions and general considerations and contraindications as they relate to physical activity participation. Inclusive Physical Activity: A Lifetime of Opportunitiesprogresses from understanding the profession and professional responsibilities to practical strategies for programming. This book is based on the philosophy that all people, with all their distinctive abilities and interests, can and should benefit from participation in physical activity. This involvement should be lifelong, empowering, and inclusive of the range of possible programs, settings, and activities available to everyone.