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

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