Strategies for Teaching Content Effectively in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom

Strategies for Teaching Content Effectively in the Inclusive Secondary Classroom provides classroom applications, school-wide recommendations and content-specific strategies to support students with disabilities in secondary general education settings. Learn how to develop inclusive climates in the general education classroom and across the entire school; implement content-specific teaching strategies; build stronger partnerships between general and special educators; promote social success among middle and high school students; motivate low achieving students; and assess secondary students with disabilities. Written for secondary special education teachers, general education teachers and support staff.

Table of Contents:
Preface Chapter 1 — Potential Disruption Rebecca A. Hines and Lisa A. Dieker The Status of Education: The Game Is Changing Putting the Pieces Together Cornerstone of Curriculum and Instruction Planning Pyramid Multiple Intelligence Universal Design for Learning Instructional Time Bloom’s Taxonomy Keeping Pace with Generation M Standards in Today’s Classrooms Real-World Skills Today’s Inclusive Classrooms Current Status of Special Education References   Chapter 2 — Status of the Classroom Rebecca A. Hines and Lisa A. Dieker The Philosophy of Inclusion Inclusive Practices: Implications                       High-Incidence Disabilities             Learning Disabilities Emotional Disturbances Speech or Language Impairment Low-Incidence Disabilities and 504 Plans Intellectual Disabilities Emotional Disturbance and Autism Spectrum Disorders Individual Education Program Individual Transition Plan Meeting the Needs of ALL Learners Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References   Chapter  3  — Adolescence and Positive Climate Lisa A. Dieker and Rebecca A. Hines Universal Desires of Adolescents Overview of Adolescence Creating a Positive Climate Universal Principles That Should Be in All Schools Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principle 1: Multiple Means of Representation Principle 2:  Multiple Means for Action and Expression Physical Action Expressive Skills and Fluency Executive Function Principle 3: Multiple Means for Engagement          Increasing Student Engagement What Does an Effective Secondary Classroom Look Like Today? Quality Instruction Tips for Increasing Instructional Time Adding New Layers Promoting a Positive Social Climate Practice Social Skills Daily Role Plays   Holding Classroom Forums   Pass a Problem   T-Chart   Books and Movies Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References   Chapter 4 — Rethinking Behavior Rebecca A. Hines and Lisa A. Dieker   Differing Perspectives What Causes Students to Misbehave? Old Faithful:  Behaviorism Ecological Model Psychodynamic Model Cognitive Model Conducting a Functional Behavioral Assessment Considerations for Students with More Severe Behavior or Emotional/Behavioral Issues Unconditional Participation   Built-In Success   What Types of Behaviors Should I Expect–And What Can I Do about Them? Practical Tips for Behavior Management   Closing Thoughts   5 Realistic Tips   References                                     Chapter 5 - Co-Teaching and Collaboration Lisa A. Dieker and Rebecca A. Hines Inclusion: Civil Rights Issue or Evidence-Based Practice? The Role of the Teacher in Inclusive Settings Co-planning Co-Instructing in the Collaborative Classroom   Lead and Support   Parallel Teaching Alternative Teaching Station Teaching Team Teaching  Keys to Collaboration Check for Confusion Don’t Say It All Stay on Track Share the Stage Co-Assessing: Whose Job Is It? Putting It All Together: Planning, Instructing, and Assessing Checking It Off — How Is Your Co-Teaching Relationship? Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References      Chapter 6 — Reading in Today’s Classrooms Rebecca A. Hines and Lisa A. Dieker     What’s the problem? Learning to Read or Reading to Learn?            To Read or Not to Read? What is my role in reading instruction? Bits and Pieces Reading Barriers Research-Based Best Practices for All Learners Using a Reader’s Workshop Approach to Encourage “Reading to Learn” Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References   Chapter 7 — Writing, Listening, and Speaking across the Content Areas Rebecca A. Hines, Sheri L. Anderson, and Lisa A. Dieker   Emerging Forms of Communication The Importance of Writing, Listening, and Speaking Skills Writing Listening Speaking How and Why Should Writing, Listening, and Speaking Be Taught in Today’s Middle and High Schools? Strategies for Better Writing Conferencing with Writers Listening Strategies         Give Me Five   Speaking Strategies Ideas Related to Writing, Speaking, and Listening Kamishibai                         Authorstream                   A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words                         Digital Narratives Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References   Chapter 8 — Creating Mathematically Literate Students Kimberly Davis, Lisa A. Dieker, and Rebecca A. Hines Mathematics and Special Education Co-Teaching Difficulties for Students with Special Needs in Mathematics Effective Teaching of Mathematics Recommendation for inclusion in mathematics Websites and Ideas for the Classroom Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References   Chapter 9 — Scientific Knowledge Sara Aronin, Lisa Dieker, and Rebecca Hines   Constructivism in Science Teaching structure to support science Safety issues and behavior needs in science Strategies related to Teaching Science Websites to visit General Strategies and Activities to Consider Connecting Science Concepts to What Students Already Know An Inquiry-Based Lesson Using Co-Teaching Students Further Understand the Concept General Education Provides Pictures and Notes Explaining the Process on the Board Students Appy the Concept to Life Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References   Chapter 10 — Secondary Social Studies in the Inclusive Classroom Christopher P. O’Brien   Teaching That Works for Joshua   Scenario: Joshua   Inclusion and Content-Area Instruction in the Accountable Era What do Adolescents with Learning Problems Struggle with in Social Studies? What Are Effective Practices in the Social Studies for Engaging Students with Academic Difficulties and Showing Improvements in Learning? Big Ideas and content Enhancement More on Content Enhancements A Note on Graphic Organizers A Very Simple Content Enhancement: Guided Notes Strategic Instruction A Key to Learning Strategies for Social Studies Reading Support in the Social Studies Classroom How can Enhancements of Digital Media Help Resolve Old Problems in U.S, Schools? Accessible Materials UDL and Multimedia Instruction Multimedia and Web-Based Resources for Teaching Social Studies Online Concept Maps History Resources Audio Resources for Reading Materials           Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References   Chapter 11 — Uncovering What Students Know Lisa A. Dieker and Rebecca A. Hines   Grading versus Assessment: The ongoing debate Formative: Daily Assessment Informal Methods for Assessing Student Understanding Summative Assessment High-Stakes Testing Grading   Schoolwide Considerations for Assessment Classroomwide considerations: IEP as a living, breathing document Typical Grading Practices Combined Grading Rubric Report Cards Checklist Grading Portfolios                   Practical Tips for Strong Secondary Schools to Evaluate Their Practices Closing Thoughts 5 Realistic Tips References   Chapter 12 — Life Beyond School Rebecca A. Hines and Lisa A. Dieker   The future of American Education? Skills Essential for College Self-Determination Strategies That Promote Independence Skills Necessary for Communication Thinking Differently Technology and Life Skills References       Index