Creating Inclusive Classrooms : Effective And Reflective Practices - 7th edition

Summary: Creating an inclusive classroom means understanding federal legislation as well as national and state standards, but the practical and streamlined seventh edition of Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Effective and Reflective Practices recognizes that it means more than that. It means being reflective about your own teaching so you can better differentiate instruction for ALL of your students. It means collaborating with educators and families to create the most successful educational experience for ...show more ALL of your students. More than anything it means taking into account the strengths and challenges of EACH student in today's diverse classroom, and implementing practical strategies that address disability as well as issues of gender, race, ethnicity, language, socioeconomic status, and family structure. This text goes beyond the typical inclusion text, translating theory and research into practices you can use in your inclusive classroom by illustrating the principles of effective inclusion through classroom scenarios, online footage, and successful strategies. Framework for Inclusive Practice A framework of four principles of effective inclusion is built into each chapter, demonstrating that inclusion is not just a government mandate but a principled philosophy for reflective and effective teaching for all students. All learners and equal access Individual strengths and challenges and diversity Reflective practices and differentiated instruction Community and collaboration All Learners Succeed A focus on differentiation, diversity, collaboration, and effective inclusive practice gives you the guidance you need to create a successful inclusive classroom for ALL of your students. Four chapters on differentiated instruction provide you with more details and examples on this important subject than any other text in the market. NEW! UDL and You features throughout the text guide you in understanding and implement ...show less

Edition/Copyright: 7TH 11
Cover: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson
Published: 03/01/2010

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Table of Contents Part 1: Understanding the Foundations and Fundamentals of Inclusion 1. Understanding Inclusion 2. Understanding the Diverse Educational Strengths and Challenges of Students with Disabilities 3. Understanding the Diverse Educational Strengths and Challenges of Students Who Challenge Schools Part 2: Creating an Inclusive Environment that Supports Learning for All Students 4. Creating Collaborative Relationships and Fostering Communication 5. Creating an Environment that Fosters Acceptance and Friendship 6. Creating Successful Transitions to Inclusive Settings 7. Creating a Classroom Environment that Promotes Positive Behavior Part 3: Differentiating Instruction for All Students 8. Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Learners 9. Differentiating Large- and Small-Group Instruction 10. Differentiating Reading, Writing, and Spelling Instruction 11. Differentiating Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Instruction Part 4: Evaluating Individual and Programmatic Progress 12. Evaluating Student Progress and the Effectiveness of Your Inclusion Program

Other Editions of Creating Inclusive Classrooms : Effective And Reflective Practices:

Creating Inclusive Classrooms - With 2 CD's - 6 edition

ISBN13: 978-0132272353