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Teaching Diverse Learners
eBook
ISBN/EAN: 9781452213125
Umbreit-Nr.: 4799259
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 200 S.
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 07.09.2010
Auflage: 1/2010
E-Book
Format: PDF
DRM: Adobe DRM
- Zusatztext
- This book provides an easily accessible, user-friendly guide to issues of cultural and linguistic diversity, particularly as they impact the identification, instruction, and assessment of students with special education needs. The authors present practical explanations of important concepts, strategies, and case studies, making information accessible to busy primary and secondary teachers while also drawing on current research. This book includes:- Ready-to-use activities for observation, assessment, and/or planning - Flow charts, tables, and bulleted lists to make key concepts accessible- Guiding questions at the beginning of each chapter to provide teachers with concrete ways to begin reflecting on, and implementing, culturally responsive teaching practices for students within their school communities- A list of key concepts at the beginning and a glossary at the end of the book for easy access to core terms and concepts.
- Kurztext
- "e;This book is a useful text for districts trying to understand their ELL populations and for mainstream teachers trying to help their ELL students."e;-Faith Chaney, ESOL TeacherHickory Hills Middle School, Springfield, MO"e;A realistic guide to providing better educational opportunities for all in a diverse world. By addressing special or exceptional needs, cultural diversity, and general education populations across multiple disciplines, the book reaches out in ways not previously attempted."e;-Robert H. Williams, Jr.Associate Professor of EnglishRadford UniversityPractical guidelines and strategies for meeting the needs of every student in your classroom!Based on current research, legislation, and best practices for the classroom, this user-friendly guide offers a comprehensive overview of everything teachers need to know to differentiate instruction for students who are culturally and linguistically diverse, as well as those who have or might have special education needs. Amy J. Mazur and Patricia Rice Doran present strategies, case studies, guiding questions, extensions, and ready-to-use activities to make critical information accessible to busy PreK-12 teachers. The book helps educators:Understand key concepts, policies, and cultural issues for working with diverse learnersSet up an effective, emotionally safe classroom Get to know students and their needs and strengthsAdapt curriculum, instruction, and assessment to make learning accessibleCollaborate with fellow professionals, families, and communities By putting the vital information in this book into practice, teachers can meet the various needs of today's diverse classrooms and ensure academic success for all their learners!