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Teaching Mindfulness in Schools: Stories and Exercises for All Ages and Abilities
by Penny MoonTeaching Mindfulness in Schools is a practical teaching toolkit for educators and all professionals concerned with the social and emotional wellbeing of children. The book offers clear introductions to the many aspects and benefits of mindfulness for young people, as well as a wealth of practical guidance and tools to support the teaching of mindfulness in the classroom. Key features include: a range of stimulus materials including artwork and poems to read one-on-one with a child or for whole-class teaching; lesson plans, worksheets and colouring sheets to support a huge range of activity types including physical, creative and sensory exercises so that there is material to suit all the children you work with; audio recordings of guided mindfulness exercises for use in the classroom, narrated by the author and available to purchasers via the Speechmark website. Penny Moon is the founder of A Quiet Place, with nearly three decades of experience in workshop facilitation, teaching, emotional and behaviour development, psychotherapy, complimentary medicine, educational therapeutics and child, parent and family support.
The Teaching of Talking: Learn to Do Expert Speech Therapy at Home with Children and Adults
by Mark A. IttlemanIn this guide, a speech pathologist teaches readers the methods implemented to improve talking in others, so if need be, they can do therapy on their own. People with speaking difficulties are at the mercy of insurance companies who are determining how often and for how long speech therapy services should be delivered. It is also a disturbing reality that the likelihood for therapy frequency and length of care is contingent upon either the level of competence or comfort level of the speech-language pathologist or the financial policies of each institution. Often it has nothing to do with the severity or need for speech therapy. Our health care system is in no position to bankroll the long-term therapy needed by the many people who have moderate to profound speaking difficulties. The goal of The Teaching of Talking is to ensure that any loved one, caregiver, or speech-language pathologist is thoroughly knowledgeable in methods to help people improve talking since it is never known when the plug will be pulled on speech and language therapy services. Ittleman says, &“I see hundreds of people with speech and language difficulties each year. By reading and applying The Teaching of Talking, you will have the confidence to help your client or loved one, no matter what the insurance company or institution does. By learning to do what is in The Teaching of Talking, you will be more self-sufficient and will not have to rely on anyone to provide your loved one with expert speech therapy.&”&“The methods of home practice with family members will be of great value for patients with aphasia.&” —Daniel R. Boone, PhD, CCC/SLP
Teaching Orientation and Mobility in the Schools: An Instructor's Companion
by Natalie Isaak KnottTeaching Orientation and Mobility in the Schools: An Instructor's Companion offers orientation and mobility (O&M) instructors and professionals working with students with visual impairments insights and advice. The book offers creative instructional methods and practical strategies as well as useful forms and checklist.
Teaching Physical Education to Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
by Philip Vickerman Anthony MaherTeaching Physical Education to Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities provides a thorough overview of the challenges and opportunities for inclusion in PE lessons. Combining a theoretical framework with practical strategies for teachers, the title covers a diverse range of issues which teachers need to address to provide high quality learning experiences for children with SEND. This second edition is grounded in up-to-date research on inclusion and has been fully updated in line with the SEND Code of Practice and Ofsted Inspection Framework. It seeks to demystify the statutory responsibilities placed upon teachers and schools to include children with SEND and offers practical examples of how PE teachers can make use of different strategies to differentiate through their planning and assessment. A new chapter explores the importance of consulting with and empowering children with SEND, and additional focus is given to how teachers can work together with SENCOs and LSAs to develop an inclusive culture in PE lessons. Written in an accessible style with reflective tasks in each chapter, this unique text clearly outlines relevant practice-based evidence to fully include children with SEND in PE lessons. This will be essential reading for teachers and school leaders and will enable PE teachers to plan and deliver inclusive lessons for all children.
Teaching Primary Special Educational Needs
by Jonathan Glazzard Alison Hughes Annette Netherwood Lesley Neve Jane StokoeToday, there is increased emphasis on the coverage of special educational needs in initial teacher training. This comprehensive introduction begins by looking at inclusion policy and how barriers to achievement can be removed. The SEN Code of Conduct is explained and detailed guidance on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) is included. The book then goes on to give practical advice on the teaching of children with special educational needs in reading, speech and language, the autistic spectrum and behavioural, social and emotional difficulties. Finally, the book considers the wider context looking at partnerships with parents, carers and professionals in other agencies.
Teaching Pupils with Visual Impairment: A Guide to Making the School Curriculum Accessible (Access and Achievement)
by Ruth SalisburyBursting with practical advice, suggestions and handy tips, providing readers with a positive starting point for sharing ideas and good practice, this is a key practical guide to making learning accessible for primary and secondary school pupils with visual impairment. This user-friendly book shows how, with appropriate support, pupils with visual impairment in mainstream schools can have as rewarding an experience of education as their sighted peers. The majority of contributors are qualified teachers for visual impairment, with many years' experience working with pupils in a variety of settings. Covering the curriculum and each subject area in detail, Teaching Pupils with Visual Impairment includes guidance on: activities within and outside the classroom making the school's physical environment accessible inclusion within the school's social environment. Teachers and support staff will have immediate access to a wealth of ideas, supported by invaluable resources on the accompanying CD/website, including a complete electronic version of the book in large print, allowing older pupils to take a more active role in the learning process.
Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Difficulties (The Guilford Series on Intensive Instruction)
by Sharon Vaughn Janette K. Klingner Alison BoardmanNow in a revised and expanded third edition, this important resource helps teachers understand how good readers comprehend text and how best to support students who are struggling. It presents effective instructional methods for learners at all grade levels, including those with reading disabilities. Every chapter translates state-of-the-art research into practical classroom applications. All facets of comprehension are addressed, including assessment, vocabulary, background knowledge, and text structure. Chapters also cover English learners, intensive intervention, and content literacy. Utility as a teacher guide and course text is enhanced by sample lesson plans, graphic organizers, and chapter-opening study questions. New to This Edition *Chapter on text selection and text structure. *Chapter on teachers' frequently asked questions, providing specific, actionable advice. *More than twice as many sample lesson plans. *Revised throughout with the latest research and teaching techniques.
Teaching Reading Comprehension to Students with Learning Difficulties, 2/E
by Alison Boardman Sharon Vaughn Janette K. KlingnerThis practitioner resource and course text has given thousands of K-12 teachers evidence-based tools for helping students--particularly those at risk for reading difficulties--understand and acquire new knowledge from text. The authors present a range of scientifically validated instructional techniques and activities, complete with helpful classroom examples and sample lessons. The book describes ways to assess comprehension, build the skills that good readers rely on, and teach students to use multiple comprehension strategies flexibly and effectively. Each chapter features thought-provoking discussion questions. Reproducible lesson plans and graphic organizers can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. New to This Edition *Chapters on content-area literacy, English language learners, and intensive interventions. *Incorporates current research on each component of reading comprehension. *Discusses ways to align instruction with the Common Core State Standards. *Additional instructional activities throughout.
Teaching Reading to All Learners Including Those with Complex Needs: A Framework for Progression within an Inclusive Reading Curriculum (nasen spotlight)
by Sarah MoseleyLearning to read and having access to a rich reading curriculum has a huge impact upon us both emotionally and academically. so how can we ensure that it is seen as an entitlement of all learners, including those defined as having profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and the most complex needs? This accessible book provides professionals with the knowledge and confidence to develop reading for all learners. It integrates the latest ideas and research into a practical framework to create an inclusive reading curriculum and support learners across the whole education spectrum, including those with the most complex needs. Each chapter includes a mixture of research, strategies, and case study examples, demonstrating how reading supports both wellbeing and access to learning and - with stories - provides a versatile vehicle to build on vocabulary and expand our ability to think and learn about our place in the world. Teaching Reading to All Learners Including Those with Complex Needs is essential reading for both new and experienced teachers and special educational needs and disabilities coordinators (SENDCo)s looking to develop an inclusive reading curriculum and culture which will positively impact on the outcomes of all young people.
Teaching Social Skills Through Sketch Comedy and Improv Games: A Social Theatre® Approach For Kids And Teens Including Those With Asd, Adhd, And Anxiety
by Shawn AmadorIntroducing a Social Theatre™, this book provides guidance on how to deliver fun and transformative activities to develop social skills in teenagers and children. Drawing on ideas from Social Thinking®, CBT, mindfulness and assertiveness training this book develops games, skits and short plays which can be adapted to suit children and teenagers including those who are gifted, typical, and those with mild to moderate cognitive abilities. These activities will help participants become more assertive and flexible as well as improving confidence, focus and self-esteem. Social Theatre™ can be used in small groups, in class or throughout the school, as well as in group therapy sessions. It provides a new and inclusive way to teach social skills and collaborative learning and is especially useful for those with anxiety, ADHD and ASD.
Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual Impairments: From Theory to Practice
by Sharon Z. Sacks Karen E. WolffeHow do children become social beings? When a child is unable to observe visually and imitate how other people react and interact, this complex developmental process can become fragmented and incomplete. As a result, providing specific information, direct instruction, and opportunities for social interaction to children who are blind or visually impaired is critical to their growth and education. Edited by two groundbreaking educators and researchers, with contributions from other outstanding educators and researchers in this area, Teaching Social Skills to Students with Visual Impairments explores what theory can tell us about how children who are visually impaired become socially skilled individuals. It then presents a compendium of techniques and strategies for helping youngsters, from preschoolers through young adults, including those with additional disabilities, develop and refine social skills.
Teaching Strategies for Neurodiversity and Dyslexia in Actor Training: Sensing Shakespeare
by Petronilla WhitfieldTeaching Strategies for Neurodiversity and Dyslexia in Actor Training addresses some of the challenges met by acting students with dyslexia and highlights the abilities demonstrated by individuals with specific learning differences in actor training. The book offers six tested teaching strategies, created from practical and theoretical research investigations with dyslexic acting students, using the methodologies of case study and action research. Utilizing Shakespeare’s text as a laboratory of practice and drawing directly from the voices and practical work of the dyslexic students themselves, the book explores: the stress caused by dyslexia and how the teacher might ameliorate it through changes in their practice the theories and discourse surrounding the label of dyslexia the visual, kinaesthetic, and multisensory processing preferences demonstrated by some acting students assessed as dyslexic acting approaches for engaging with Shakespeare’s language, enabling those with dyslexia to develop their authentic voice and abilities a grounding of the words and the meaning of the text through embodied cognition, spatial awareness, and epistemic tools Stanislavski’s method of units and actions and how it can benefit and obstruct the student with dyslexia when working on Shakespeare Interpretive Mnemonics as a memory support and hermeneutic process, and the use of color and drawing towards an autonomy in live performance This book is a valuable resource for voice and actor training, professional performance, and for those who are curious about emancipatory methods that support difference through humanistic teaching philosophies.
Teaching A Struggling Reader: One Mom's Experience (DOG ON A LOG Books #1)
by Pamela BrookesThere are a lot of children (and adults) who struggle with reading. Some are helped by their schools, some are not. <P><P>In this short booklet, Pamela Brookes shares some of the basic information she wishes she’d had when she was first trying to figure out how to help her child learn to read. <P><P>Teaching A Struggling Reader is filled with links to informational and product resources for parents or teachers. It is geared to people who want to educate themselves in the methods that are effective in teaching those with a dyslexic learning style. It also contains photos demonstrating basic techniques like “Tapping” (using one’s fingers to aid in sounding out words) and “Making your bed” to differentiate between “b” and “d.” <P><P>The focus of this book is the reading process. However, since many dyslexic readers also struggle with math, there is a brief description of how the dyslexic brain comes to understand math. There is also a link to a blog by Dr. Meg Burke of Dyslexia Pros. She is a dyslexic learner with a PhD in math education who is dedicated to helping her students attain fluency in math. <P><P>This is a booklet that can be read in one sitting. However, there are ample links to provide an even greater experience.
Teaching Students Who Are Exceptional, Diverse, And At Risk In The General Education Classroom
by Candace Bos Jeanne Schumm Sharon VaughnIn this widely popular book, pre- and in-service elementary and secondary school teachers get the tools and confidence they need to meet the educational, behavioral, and social needs of every student in today’s diverse classrooms. With its numerous learning activities and sample lessons—plus stories from teachers, students, and parents—it features a strong focus on applying practical, proven strategies for effective teaching and learning. Teaching Students Who Are Exceptional, Diverse, and at Risk in the General Education Classroom is the ideal guide for today’s busy classroom teachers who identify students with special needs as both their greatest challenges and often their greatest rewards.
Teaching Students who are Exceptional, Diverse, and at Risk in the General Education Classroom
by Sharon Vaughn Candace Bos Jeanne SchummTeaching Students Who Are Exceptional, Diverse, and at Risk in the General Education Classroom is the ideal guide for classroom teachers who identify students with special needs as both their greatest challenges and often their greatest rewards. With its numerous learning activities and sample lessons—plus stories from teachers, students, and parents—it strongly focuses on applying practical, proven strategies for effective teaching and learning. The authors go above and beyond simply describing curriculum adaptations by providing step-by-step procedures for implementing those adaptations in the actual classroom. After reading this book, pre- and in-service teachers alike are armed with the tools and confidence they need to effectively meet their students’ diverse academic, behavioral, and social needs.
Teaching Students Who are Exceptional, Diverse, and at Risk in the General Education Classroom (Fifth Edition)
by Sharon R. Vaughn Candace S. Bos Jeanne Shay S. SchummBased on the belief that even small accommodations make a difference in the success of students with disabilities, this text provides classroom teachers with the knowledge, tools, and practical strategies that will empower them to spark learning in every student. From students with disabilities, culturally diverse students, and students with limited English proficiency to economically disadvantaged students this text provides teachers with the tools they need in their diverse classrooms. Revised to reflect the most current research, terminology and teaching practices, the strength of this text continues to be its numerous learning activities and sample lessons addressing both elementary and secondary classrooms. This edition continues its very popular multi- chapter unit on curriculum adaptations with specific strategies and activities for teaching reading, writing, and mathematics. With a new chapter on Response to Intervention and Progress Monitoring and full integration of the RTI framework, and the increase emphasis on middle and secondary students, this text continues its reign as an outstanding resource for all general education teachers.
Teaching Students With Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators
by Roger Pierangelo George A. GiulianiCreate an appropriate learning environment to help children with ASD develop lifelong independence! This user-friendly resource summarizes current research and presents a comprehensive overview of how to teach students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). In a step-by-step format, the book covers intervention strategies for implementing effective programs that give youngsters with ASD the opportunity to learn and interact with their peers. The authors cover specific disorders and discuss: Specific instructional approaches Behavioral, skill-based, and physiologically-based intervention models A comprehensive team approach that includes parents Assistive technology options Support services for transition to adult life
Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Step-by-Step Guide for Educators
by Roger Pierangelo George A. GiulianiGives general educators the precise information needed to work with children on the autistic spectrum. The range of topics covered makes this book a great resource for professionals looking for an overview of autism spectrum disorders and how to work effectively with this population. I particularly like the chapter on collaborating with parents-a much needed, but often neglected area' - G. Richmond Mancil, Assistant Professor, University of Central Florida 'Most comprehensive. Teachers in today's classrooms are faced with the challenge of educating all children, and this book provides an easy-to-understand reference for a traditionally misunderstood disability' - Vicki McFarland, Special Education Director, Learning Matters Educational Group A user-friendly, comprehensive look at teaching students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Written by experts in special education, this resource presents a complete overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The authors discuss ways to create an appropriate learning environment and essential strategies for implementing effective educational programs. The book also explains the use of: Assistive technology options for children with ASD Behavioural, skill-based, and physiologically-based intervention models Ways to evaluate interventions Effective assessments for student behaviour, skills, and deficits A comprehensive team approach that includes parents as part of a quality educational program Specific instructional approaches for students with ASD
Teaching Students With Communication Disorders: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
by Dr James E. Ysseldyke Bob AlgozzineFocusing on teaching students with communication disorders, the authors offer practical teaching strategies and provide brief definitions, indicators, and behaviors associated with speech and language disorders.
Teaching Students with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia, Owl LD, and Dyscalculia
by Virginia Wise Berninger Beverly J. WolfHow can teachers provide effective instruction for students with learning disabilities while meeting the needs of all students? The second edition of this accessible text gives K–12 educators research-based answers, straight from two highly respected voices in the field. The first teacher training text to cover all four learning disabilities that require differentiated instruction—dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, and oral and written language learning disability (OWL LD)—this book prepares educators to deliver explicit and engaging instruction customized to the needs of their students. Critical insights from diverse fields blend with lessons learned from actual teaching experience, making this an ideal preservice text and a great in-service professional development tool. <P><P> THE BOOK TEACHERS NEED TO strengthen instruction with current research findings from many fields—including genetics, neuroscience, linguistics, and education help all students (including students with specific learning disabilities) develop oral and written language skills and proficiency with math concepts and problem solving use differentiated instruction to organize their classrooms, routines, and lesson plans uncover both the why and the how of differentiated instruction, so they can adapt their teaching techniques as needed meet Common Core State Standards while addressing the learning needs of individual students apply a specific instructional framework that helps students overcome working memory inefficiencies and related problems create a positive learning environment that promotes intellectual engagement and social emotional development <P><P> WHAT'S NEW: A timely new chapter on using technology for accommodations and explicit instruction * Research Lessons that demystify new findings * Teaching Tips featuring educators' voices of experience * more on in-service preparation for educators on interdisciplinary school teams * guidelines on addressing current challenges in the field * coverage of specific learning disabilities related to math * recommended practices for meeting Common Core State Standards *
Teaching Students with Emotional Disturbance: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher (Practical Approach To Special Education For Every Teacher Ser. #Vol. 11)
by Bob Algozzine Jim YsseldykeValuable insight and sound intervention strategies for addressing the needs of students with social and emotional problems!When a student is inattentive, extremely anxious, or has an outright tantrum in the classroom, ascertaining the exact cause may be difficult, but it is a critical step in reaching and teaching the students who exhibit these behaviors. In Teaching Students With Emotional Disturbance, Ysseldyke and Algozzine show readers how to recognize the cognitive, academic, physical, communicational, and behavioral characteristics of several forms of emotional disturbance and offer specific strategies for responding to anxiety issues, opposition and noncompliance, tantrums, disruptiveness, inattention, task avoidance, and more.Highlights include:* A pretest and posttest to help readers assess their understanding about the origins of social and emotional difficulties and how they are best addressed* Effective interventions and instructional adaptations for students who have emotional problems* Trends and issues currently influencing how students with social and emotional problems are taught* Key vocabulary termsThe authors offer a wealth of information and resources so that teachers can better identify the needs of students with emotional disturbance and help them succeed in the classroom.
Teaching Students With High-Incidence Disabilities: Strategies for Diverse Classrooms
by Mary Anne PraterTo ensure that all students receive quality instruction, Teaching Students with High-Incidence Disabilities prepares preservice teachers to teach students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity, and high functioning autism. It also serves as a reference for those who have already received formal preparation in how to teach special needs students. Focusing on research-based instructional strategies, Mary Anne Prater gives explicit instructions and includes models throughout in the form of scripted lesson plans. The book also has a broad emphasis on diversity, with a section in each chapter devoted to exploring how instructional strategies can be modified to accommodate diverse exceptional students. Real-world classrooms are brought into focus using teacher tips, embedded case studies, and technology spotlights to enhance student learning.
Teaching Students With High-Incidence Disabilities: Strategies for Diverse Classrooms
by Mary Anne PraterTo ensure that all students receive quality instruction, Teaching Students with High-Incidence Disabilities prepares preservice teachers to teach students with learning disabilities, emotional behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity, and high functioning autism. It also serves as a reference for those who have already received formal preparation in how to teach special needs students. Focusing on research-based instructional strategies, Mary Anne Prater gives explicit instructions and includes models throughout in the form of scripted lesson plans. The book also has a broad emphasis on diversity, with a section in each chapter devoted to exploring how instructional strategies can be modified to accommodate diverse exceptional students. Real-world classrooms are brought into focus using teacher tips, embedded case studies, and technology spotlights to enhance student learning.
Teaching Students With Language And Communication Disabilities
by S. KuderDesigned for special education teachers, this text contains numerous case studies illustrating the impact of language disorders on students and on classrooms. The book includes descriptions of language disabilities by category of disability, and contains activities for group or individual projects.
Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
by Bob Algozzine James E. YsseldykeThe characteristics associated with LD, and practical teaching strategies proven to increase the success rate of students both inside and outside the classroom.