Teaching in Today's Inclusive Classrooms: A Universal Design for Learning Approach

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Concise and accessible, Gargiulo/Metcalf's TEACHING IN TODAY'S INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS: A UNIVERSAL DESIGN FOR LEARNING APPROACH, 4th edition, equips you with a practical, flexible framework for effective instruction, classroom management, assessment and collaboration in today's diverse classrooms. It is the first inclusion textbook with a consistent, integrated emphasis on UDL -- a key educational philosophy focused on using strategies and tools to help ALL students by accommodating their differences. Aligned with InTASC and CEC standards, this hands-on text delivers foundational information about children with disabilities included in today's classrooms as well as the most effective strategies for teaching them alongside their typically developing peers. Extensive coverage of Common Core State Standards is coupled with insightful case studies and sound research-based teaching and learning strategies. Cover About the Authors Brief Contents Contents Special Features Letter to Our Readers Preface Part 1: Foundations for Educating All Learners Chapter 1: Teaching in Today's Inclusive Classrooms: Your Journey Begins Learners in Today's Classrooms Placement Options for Educating Students with Special Needs Introducing Universal Design for Learning The Role of the Courts in Special Education Educational Reform for Students and Teachers Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 2: Introducing Universal Design for Learning The Concept of Universal Design The Development of Universal Design for Learning Three Essential Qualities of UDL: Representation, Action and Expression, and Engagement UDL and Differentiated Instruction Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 3: Policies, Practices, and Processes for Special Education and Inclusive Education Identification and Assessment of Individual Differences Referral and Assessment for a Special Education The Individualized Education Program Related Services Section 504 Accommodation Plan Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 4: Diversity in the Classroom: Learners with High Incidence Disabilities Learners with Intellectual Disability Learners with Learning Disabilities Learners with Speech and Language Impairments Learners with Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Summary of Selected Learning and Behavioral Characteristics Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 5: Diversity in the Classroom: Students with Low Incidence Disabilities Learners with Hearing Impairments Learners with Visual Impairments Learners with Deaf-Blindness Learners with Physical Disabilities, Health Disabilities, or Traumatic Brain Injury Physical Disabilities Health Disabilities Summary of Selected Learning and Behavioral Characteristics Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 6: Learners with Gifts and Talents, Learners Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and Other Learners at Risk Learners with Gifts and Talents Learners Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners at Risk for Success in School Summary of Selected Learning and Behavioral Characteristics Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Part 2: Planning Instruction for All Learners Chapter 7: Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching: Tools for Teaching All Learners Collaboration Collaborative Consultation Teaming Models Cooperative Teaching Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 8: Designing Learning That Works for All Students Four Components of Universally Designed Curriculum Designing Physical Learning Environments Designing Social Learning Environments Using Adaptations to Support Universally Designed Learning Environments Collaboration in Planning Universally Designed Learning Environments Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 9: Assessing and Evaluating Learner Progress Types and Purposes of Classroom Assessment Effective Classroom Assessment Approaches Planning and Organizing Assessments Recording Assessments Applying Universal Design for Learning Principles Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 10: Selecting Instructional Strategies for Teaching All Learners Considering Stages of Learning in Strategy Selection Using Curricular Design Principles in Strategy Selection Considering Specific Learning Domains in General Strategy Selection Using Classroom Web Sites and Other Web Tools Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 11: Selecting Behavioral Supports for All Learners Establish Learning Goals: Big Ideas for Behavioral Support Students with Exceptionalities and Other Diverse Learners Assessment of Behavior Methods, Materials, and Resources That Promote Positive Behavior for All Learners Summary - Putting It All Together Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Part 3: Implementing Effective Instructional Practices for All Learners Chapter 12: Assistive Technologies and Innovative Learning Tools Technology in the 21st Century Classroom History of Technology for People with Disabilities Definition of Assistive Technology Assistive Technology: Key to Accessing the General Education Curriculum Obtaining Assistive Technology for the Classroom Selecting Assistive Technology: The SETT Framework Active Learning through Innovative Technology Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 13: Creating Literacy-Rich Environments for All Learners Goals: Literacy Instruction Big Ideas Literacy Assessment Methods, Materials, and Resources That Promote Literacy for All Learners UDL Applications for Reading in the Content Areas Possible Barriers and Solutions to Literacy Achievement UDL Lesson Planning with Differentiated Instruction for Literacy Fostering Literacy Collaboration Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 14: Developing an Understanding of Mathematics in All Learners Establish Learning Goals: Big Ideas in Mathematics Instruction Assessment of Mathematics Methods, Materials, and Resources That Promote Mathematics for All Learners Universal Design for Learning Lesson Planning with Differentiated Instruction for Mathematics Fostering Collaboration in Mathematics Instruction Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Chapter 15: Teaching Critical Content in Science and Social Studies to All Learners Challenges for Diverse Learners in Science and Social Studies Learning Goals Science and Social Studies Content Area Assessment Methods, Tools, Materials, and Resources for Science and Social Studies Instruction Academic, Social, and Physical Adaptations UDL Lesson Planning with Differentiated Instruction for the Content Areas Collaboration in Science and Social Studies Instruction Thematic Summary Making Connections for Inclusive Teaching Learning Activities Looking at the Standards Key Concepts and Terms Appendix A: InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards Appendix B: Council for Exceptional Children: Initial Level Special Education Preparation Standards Glossary References Index