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Teaching Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities: An Applied Approach for Inclusive Environments
Lee B. Hamill, Xavier University
Caroline Everington, Winthrop University

ISBN-10: 0130205737
ISBN-13: 9780130205735

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2002
Format: Paper; 434 pp
Published: 10/24/2001

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For introductory instructional methods courses regarding students who have moderate to severe disabilities.

This text instructs future preschool, elementary, and secondary level teachers how to incorporate applied curriculum strategies into their classrooms so ALL students can participate. A unique aspect is its ability to balance inclusive practice with practical, functional instruction and materials. It provides many actual examples of teaching skills in an applied setting. These scenarios, combined with mini case studies, games, and learning activities offer a keen understanding of how to work with those who have moderate to severe disabilities.

  • Supportive of real teaching challenges.

    • Offers examples of leveling materials so all children in an inclusive group setting can perform tasks at their own level. Ex.___

  • Examines three learning environments: the general education classroom; the school; and the community.

    • Educates students about the differences in content and strategy in given settings. Ex.___

  • Chapter extenders.

    • Incorporates key terms/concepts, questions, debate ideas, group activities, and a field trip idea to help students fully explore the theories and practices introduced. Ex.___

  • A focus on how to implement successful inclusion.

    • Encourages students to use applied curricular adaptations, assistive technology, and natural peer supports in order to create a productive inclusive environment. Ex.___

I. FOUNDATIONS OF CURRICULUM.

 1. Establishing the Context.

 2. Characteristics and Strategies for Support.

 3. Communication and Technology Supports.

 4. The Learning Environment.

II. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CURRICULUM FOR STUDENTS WITH MODERATE TO SEVERE DISABILITIES.

 5. Authentic Assessment in Inclusive Environments.

 6. Designing the Instructional Program: The IEP.

 7. Supporting Inclusive Environments Through Collaboration.

III. INSTRUCTIONAL ENVIRONMENTS.

 8. Positive Behavioral Supports in Inclusive Environments.

 9. The Preschool Classroom.

10. The Elementary Classroom.

11. The Secondary Classroom.

12. The Elementary School Environment.

13. The Secondary School Environment.

14. Community-Based Instruction.

15. Educational Transitions.

  • Instructor's Manual
    Hamill
    © 2002 | Merrill | Paper | Estimated Availability: 01/01/2002
    ISBN-10: 0130606952 | ISBN-13: 9780130606952


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