Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms: A Case Method Approach, CourseSmart eTextbook

Basic Approach/Summary

 

For courses in special education, regular education, and inclusion.

 

This case-based text combines the best of both worlds: teaching methods/techniques and cases from inclusive education settings.

 

Using this case-based approach, this first edition text tackles three broad domains of special education including special education law, collaboration/co-teaching in inclusive classrooms, and methods/techniques for teaching students with disabilities in inclusive settings. Offering an innovative chapter sequence, it pairs concept chapters with case chapters to ensure readers understand core material and can apply it to real situations.  A consistent five case format follows each concept chapter and highlights a variety of clinical and narrative cases.

 

Chapter 1 – Using Cases in Special Education and Inclusion Courses

What Are Cases?

Case Questions

Background on Case Method Teaching

Case Method Teaching

Using Problem-Solving with Cases

Problem-Solving with Our Example Case: Coco Havlin

Support for Case Method Teaching

Using Cases in Courses

 

Chapter 2 – Special Education Law and Inclusion

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004

        Eligibility 

        Child Find and Zero Reject

        Evaluation, Classification and Placement

        Appropriate Education and the IEP

        The Least Restrictive Environment

        Parent Participation

        Due Process

        Confidentiality and Privacy

Using the IEP in the Inclusive Classroom

        Purpose of an IEP

        Content of the IEP

        Writing Measurable Goals, Objectives, or Benchmarks for an IEP

        Using the IEP in the Inclusive Classroom

 

Chapter 3 – Cases About Special Education Law and Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms

Case 1: Is This the Least Restrictive Environment?

Case 2: “Oh, no: Another due process hearing!”

Case 3: Why Won’t All Teachers Cooperate?

Case 4: Medical Procedures: A Liability Issue

Case 5: Does Mom Have a Case?

 

Chapter 4 – Teaching in the Inclusive Classroom

Inclusion and Collaboration

Professional Collaboration

Co-Teaching and Co-Planning Skills

Models of Co-Teaching

Monitoring Student Progress

Chapter Summary

 

Chapter 5 –Cases About Collaboration and Co-Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms

Case 1: To Build a Better Mousetrap

Case 2: Her Reputation Precedes Her

Case 3: Letting Go!

Case 4: Inclusion Gone Wrong

Case 5: A Clash with the Titan

 

Chapter 6 – Effective Use of Behavior Management in Inclusive Classrooms

Classroom and Behavior Management

        Classroom Management in Inclusive Classrooms

        Behavior Management in Inclusive Classrooms

        Functional Behavior Analysis and Behavior Intervention Plans

Supporting Behavior

        Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports (SWPBS)

        Focusing Together

           Other Systems and Procedures

Conclusion

 

Chapter 7 – Cases About Behavior Management in Inclusive Classrooms

Case 1: Dumb as a Doornail!

Case 2: It Doesn’t Add Up

Case 3: The Girl Who Couldn’t Stop Talking

Case 4: Math is No Joke!

Case 5: Lui Learns History the Hard Way

 

Chapter 8 – Effective Techniques for Teaching Basic Skills: Reading and Written Language

Reading Instruction in “Typical” Inclusion Classrooms

Reading Instruction in High School

Research-Based Techniques for Teaching Reading

        Phonological Awareness and Word Identification Strategies

        STOP–Phonological Awareness Strategy 

        Word Identification Strategy

        Research Evidence

Fluency

       Repeated Readings

        Research Evidence

Vocabulary

        LINCS Vocabulary Strategy

        Research Evidence

Text Comprehension Instruction

        Paraphrasing Strategy

        Research Evidence

Summary

Writing

        Handwriting

        Spelling

        Composing

Research-Based Techniques for Teaching Writing

        Handwriting

        Study Techniques for Spelling

Summary

Chapter Summary

 

Chapter 9 –Cases About Teaching Reading Skills in Inclusive Classrooms

Case 1: Fixing the Fluency of Frankie

Case 2: Trina Needs Help!

Case 3: Keeping Ruby Current

Case 4: Smack You Upside Your Head!

Case 5: Jumpin’ Judy

 

Chapter 10  – Cases About Teaching WrittenLanguage Skills in Inclusive Classrooms

Case 1: Who Should Take the Lead in Strategy Instruction?

Case 2: Cursive Handwriting: The Nightmare

Case 3: Spelling the Fernald Way

Case 4: Assistive Technology:  Is It the Answer?

Case 5: To Scribe or Not Scribe, That Is the Question

 

Chapter 11 – Effective Techniques for Teaching Math

Changing Standards

        Students with Disabilities

Meeting the Instructional Needs of All Students in Mathematics Lesson Planning to Differentiate Instruction

Metacognitive Strategies and Instructional Routines

Instructional Strategies and Techniques for Students with Disabilities

Progress Monitoring and Assessment

Summary and Discussion

 

Chapter 12 – Cases About Teaching Math Skills in Inclusive Classrooms

Case 1: Not a Sweet Deal

Case 2: Let’s Talk Math Skills

Case 3: Two Wells Make a Dam

Case 4: Too Much Dividing At Once

Case 5: No Time for Time

 

Chapter 13 – Effective Techniques for Teaching in the Content Areas

Problems in the Content Areas

Strategies and Techniques for Content AreaInstruction

        Course Organizer

        Unit Organizer

        Make Sense Strategies

        Supporting Reading and Writing in Content Area Instruction

Strategies and Techniques for Science Instruction

        Mnemonic Instruction

        Effective Techniques for Science Text Comprehension

Strategies and Techniques for Social Studies Instruction

        Content Enhancement Routines

        Levels of Learning and Associated Instructional Techniques

Conclusion

 

Chapter 14 – Cases About Teaching Content and Study Skills in Inclusive Classrooms

 

Case 1: Inclusion and Behavior Issues in a Content Area Classroom

Case 2: Inclusion and Instruction in the Content Areas

Case 3: Cooperative Learning– Is It “Right” for All Students with Disabilities?

Case 4: Study Skills–Who Needs Them?

Case 5: Are You Ready to Teach Biology?

 

Index