Diverse Learners with Exceptionalities: Culturally Responsive Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom, CourseSmart eTextbook

This text focuses on the special needs of culturally and racially diverse learners with exceptionalities.  The culturally and linguistically diverse learner is profiled in terms of disproportionate positions within our society and schools.  A case is made for why intense attention is needed for this population, the points of greatest need for this population and why certain types of instruction are more appropriate for those students with the most significant educational needs.  The text discusses the nature of culture and cultural/linguistic diversity in the United States, the exceptional learner-those with both disabilities and gifts, assessment/testing issues, family issues, ways to prevent academic and social problems through early intervention, and methods for teaching both social and academic behaviors.  Additionally, the text provides community and study skill content that are especially important for CLDE learners.

PART I        FOUNDATION OF DIVERSITY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

 

Chapter 1        Understanding Diversity

Chapter 2        Understanding the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learner

 

PART II        CREATING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS

 

Chapter 3        The Culturally Responsive Inclusive Classroom

Chapter 4        Disciplined Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners

Chapter 5        Socially Skilled, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners

Chapter 6        Culturally Responsive Collaborations with Families

Chapter 7        Culturally Responsive Assessment with CLDE Learners

Chapter 8        Culturally Responsive Community-Based Interventions

 

PART III        CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE INSTRUCTION

 

Chapter 9        Understanding Effective Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Chapter 10        Implementing Effective Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Chapter 11        Creating Self-Directed Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners

Chapter 12        Early Interventions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners

Chapter 13        Effective Post Secondary Transitions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners with Exceptionalities

Chapter 14        Gifted and Talented Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners