Wendy Murawski – författare

Lärare och annan undervisande personal i grundskolan har ett stort antal utmaningar att hantera varje dag. Eleverna har många olika förmågor och behov som pedagogen ska tillgodose. Författarna till den här boken - Kennet Fröjd, Wendy Murawski och Jennifer Austin - har identifierat tio av lärarnas största upplevda utmaningar och erbjuder trettio konkreta evidensbaserade verktyg för att hantera dem.Boken börjar med att du får träffa eleverna: en grundskoleklass med elever som sannolikt i stort sett varenda lärare känner igen. I bokens första del beskrivs de tio utmaningarna med tre scenarier för var och en av dem. Till varje scenario ger författarna en konkret evidensbaserad lösning. Det betyder trettio konkreta verktyg för att ta tag i det som är svårast - att ta med direkt till klassen. I bokens andra del får du nio evidensbaserade lärstrategier som är användbara för att hantera mångfalden i klassen och hjälpa alla elever trivas, må bra och lyckas väl. Använd den eller de strategier som passar din skola och dina behov.Även du som pedagog ska må bra och prestera. Boken sista kapitel handlar därför om time management.

"This is like the ′Everything You Wanted to Know About Co-Teaching′ book that answers questions you did not even know to ask! Murawski′s wit, enthusiasm, and expertise are engaging and informative throughout. From the details of starting a co-teaching relationship to the fine art of sustaining the co-teaching union, this book has something for everyone."—Peggy King-Sears, Professor of Special EducationGeorge Mason UniversityCreate a successful partnership that provides the ultimate learning environment for every student!Many districts across the nation are incorporating co-teaching into their schools in order to create the best learning environment for all students. This practical, easy-to-use resource offers administrators and teachers a wealth of strategies and tools for setting up, conducting, and maintaining a successful co-teaching relationship that addresses the diverse needs in today′s inclusive classrooms. Offered in a lighthearted, humorous manner that compares the co-teaching relationship to a marriage, this comprehensive guide provides substantive, field-tested differentiation and application strategies strongly supported by research and years of expert, hands-on experience. Numerous replicable forms, worksheets, checklists, and examples are included as well as helpful references, Web sites, co-teaching scenarios and case studies, and much more. Each chapter is packed with straightforward ideas for:Dealing with difficult contentMastering scheduling challenges and personality conflictsSetting roles and responsibilities Various approaches for co-instructionCo-planning and co-assessementThis resource is ideal for helping schools improve current programs or as a reference for teachers who have no experience with co-teaching and are ready to initiate a new relationship.

"A comprehensive resource for co-teaching teams and their administrators! It is full of ready-to-use, teacher-friendly forms, checklists, and charts. The co-teaching lesson plan forms are phenomenal! The number of practical ideas included is astounding."—Michele S. Dalton, School PsychologistPoudre School District, Ft. Collins, CO "While the analogy of a marriage is cute, it also works as a metaphor for co-teaching at all levels. The process of getting to know each other, deciding to co-teach, making it work, and possibly having to end the co-teaching relationship all become easier to understand using the metaphors of dating, engagement, and counseling."—Claire E. Hughes, Associate Professor of Special EducationCollege of Coastal GeorgiaSay "I do!" to greater learning success for students at all levels!Using the metaphor of marriage, this lighthearted, highly practical, and teacher-friendly resource from the author of Collaborative Teaching in Secondary Schools provides readers with the tools to successfully set up, conduct, and successfully maintain co-teaching partnerships in any learning environment.Based on the author′s extensive experience, this book blends solid educational research and literature with lighthearted humor to help readers nurture co-teaching partnerships through the stages of co-planning, co-instructing, and co-assessing. Divided into four relationship stages, each section offers: Case studies and scenarios of co-teachers in action Field-tested instructional and behavioral strategies with authentic examplesSelf-assessments to determine teachers′ readiness to proceed to the next step in the co-teaching relationshipInformation on the role of the administrator and how to communicate with parentsNumerous reproducibles, helpful Web sites, and a list of teacher resourcesCollaborative Teaching in Elementary Schools is an easy-to-access, one-stop guide for schools getting started with co-teaching or looking to refine their existing programs.

"A comprehensive resource for co-teaching teams and their administrators! It is full of ready-to-use, teacher-friendly forms, checklists, and charts. The co-teaching lesson plan forms are phenomenal! The number of practical ideas included is astounding."—Michele S. Dalton, School PsychologistPoudre School District, Ft. Collins, CO "While the analogy of a marriage is cute, it also works as a metaphor for co-teaching at all levels. The process of getting to know each other, deciding to co-teach, making it work, and possibly having to end the co-teaching relationship all become easier to understand using the metaphors of dating, engagement, and counseling."—Claire E. Hughes, Associate Professor of Special EducationCollege of Coastal GeorgiaSay "I do!" to greater learning success for students at all levels!Using the metaphor of marriage, this lighthearted, highly practical, and teacher-friendly resource from the author of Collaborative Teaching in Secondary Schools provides readers with the tools to successfully set up, conduct, and successfully maintain co-teaching partnerships in any learning environment.Based on the author′s extensive experience, this book blends solid educational research and literature with lighthearted humor to help readers nurture co-teaching partnerships through the stages of co-planning, co-instructing, and co-assessing. Divided into four relationship stages, each section offers: Case studies and scenarios of co-teachers in action Field-tested instructional and behavioral strategies with authentic examplesSelf-assessments to determine teachers′ readiness to proceed to the next step in the co-teaching relationshipInformation on the role of the administrator and how to communicate with parentsNumerous reproducibles, helpful Web sites, and a list of teacher resourcesCollaborative Teaching in Elementary Schools is an easy-to-access, one-stop guide for schools getting started with co-teaching or looking to refine their existing programs.

"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 Education California 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 communities

Teachers 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 instruction Assessing students with diverse backgrounds and abilities Co-teaching Coordinating with all staff members

This 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!

Research-Based Practical Strategies for Every TeacherIn an age of information overload, do you ever wish you could find one resource that would allow you to quickly gain insight into a variety of cutting-edge practices in elementary education? You’re holding it at your fingertips. What Really Works in Elementary Education compiles the advice of experts who not only understand the research behind certain educational practices, but also have experience working in elementary classrooms. Each user-friendly chapter, focused on a topic vital to elementary educators, presents information in a straightforward way to help you learn what works – and what does not work – with students today. Whether you’re a new educator, or just seeking to build new skills, you’ll benefit from Insight into a handful of innovative topics in instruction; including using technology, UDL, co-teaching, and assessment Novel approaches to classroom management and strategies to engage students Chapters focused on effective methods for teaching within content areas Practical tips for reaching all learners; including ELLs, students with autism, and gifted students Useful reproducibles and resources for every topic area Never before has so much valuable information been presented so simply and effectively in one resource. Are you ready to focus on what works best?

Your desk reference for success with exceptional students Today’s teachers, especially the many who work with students with special needs, are pressed to know a little something about everything. Expertise is needed in different content and pedagogical areas, but knowledge of different types of disabilities is required as well. Wendy Murawski and Kathy Lynn Scott have assembled another reader-friendly What Really Works resource full of experiences and evidence-based practices to empower any educator. Each chapter is presented in an easy-access and practical format suited for busy professionals. The editors and authors examine how special educational needs affect 

Content areas like reading and math Specialization areas like autism and learning disabilities Pedagogical areas like culturally responsive practices and accommodations Other critical areas like legal issues, behavior challenges, and home-school collaboration

As education trends promote the inclusion of students with exceptionalities, this book is the perfect resource for teachers and administrators who need to know what works…and what doesn’t.

Understanding the relationship between law, advocacy, and Special Education is crucial for those who educate and advocate on behalf of students with disabilities. Special Education Law and Policy: From Foundation to Application provides a framework for understanding and implementing the law as it applies to students with disabilities and their families. Rodriguez and Murawski crafted a textbook that distills complex legal concepts into a digestible format to ensure readers understand their roles as teachers, counselors, administrators, and advocates. Their clear and accessible style of writing is intended for students and practitioners and offers case law and real-world examples to highlight the effective application of both law and policy. With contributions from experienced educators and legal professionals, readers will gather the foundational knowledge they need to support students, families, and schools. This is the text that every administrator, teacher, and advocate will want at their fingertips! Key Features:Authentic case studies of challenging issues resolved from different perspectives; Chapter objectives and summaries to improve retention;Boxes throughout the text with key terms, concepts, and checks for understanding;Putting it in Practice and Application in Action boxes with real-world examples from case law;For Further Consideration sections at the end of each chapter with discussion questions, case law, and additional resources;A PluralPlus companion website with study guides, case studies, further resources, and PowerPoints for instructors;