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2 produkter
2 produkter
Collaborate, Communicate, and Differentiate!
How to Increase Student Learning in Today’s Diverse Schools
Häftad, Engelska, 2011
589 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
"An all-in-one book—a lighthearted and well grounded introduction to collaboration, how it can improve education for all children, and its role in effectively educating students with special needs. Murawski and Spencer tell it like it is, and they do so with humor and straight talk."—Lynne Cook, Professor, School of EducationCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills"As a kid who struggled in school, this is the book that I wish every one of my teachers had read. It is a stunning achievement and huge step forward to making all schools inclusive of all learners!"—Johnathan Mooney, Author, The Short Bus: A Journey Beyond Normal Collaboration 101 for teachers, parents, and school communitiesTeachers in both general and special education classrooms are being asked to collaborate to give all students access to the general education curriculum. The challenge is that teachers receive very little training in how to work together to educate students successfully. Do you wonder how to get started, how much time it will take, and what the results will be? Collaborate, Communicate, and Differentiate! addresses those issues and more, taking collaboration out of the abstract and supplying easy-to-use strategies that apply to daily tasks such as Planning and differentiating instruction Communicating with families Using Universal Design for Learning to form instructionAssessing students with diverse backgrounds and abilitiesCo-teachingCoordinating with all staff membersThis reader-friendly text ties each strategy to the goal of improving student outcomes. Included are vignettes, In a Nutshell and Eye on the Research quick-reference guides, reproducible forms, Principal Points to share with administrators, and a companion website. Educators who have wondered how to make collaboration reasonable, feasible, and time-efficient will find the answers in this book!
Making the Common Core Writing Standards Accessible Through Universal Design for Learning
Häftad, Engelska, 2015
576 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Unlock hidden writing skills in all learners through UDL! The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for writing are promising but present a host of challenges in implementation, especially for struggling students. In this valuable resource, Sally A. Spencer demonstrates the potential of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a framework for making the CCSS writing and language standards accessible to all kids. Educators who utilize these strategies will know: How to leverage the strengths of students to optimize writing instruction and overcome their weaknessesThe ways UDL can minimize the roadblocks in CCSS implementationHow to - and how not to - use technology to teach writing and language conventionsWith dozens of classroom-ready activities, resources for further reading, and reproducibles, this easy-to-use guide will help you make all students proficient writers."This is the ultimate guide to successful UDL implementation, with ready-to- use activities and resources that support the Common Core Writing Standards for students in all grades. Energize your classroom with this practical guide that engages all learners and helps you plan your lessons with ease. This is a must-have for all teachers!"—Renee Bernhardt, Ed.S Curriculum and Instruction-Learning SupportCherokee County School DistrictCanton, GA"This is one of the most relatable and relevant teaching books I have read. It is packed with practical ideas, solid background information, and several resources. It is perfect for any teacher struggling to help students with a variety of needs achieve the goals set by the CCSS."—Kristin Striebel, TeacherFrancis Howell School DistrictSt. Charles, MO