Teaching of students with different educational needs Books
Taylor & Francis Ltd Who, What, When, Where Colorcards -Interrogative
Book SynopsisWho, What, When, Where, Why? Colorcards Understanding Interrogative Pronouns What are interrogative pronouns? Where can I find a set of cards that will help me understand them? The answers can be found in the carefully selected set of cards which will provide endless opportunities to discover, understand and practise interrogative pronouns. While each card is directly concerned with a specific question all the images included provide multiple opportunities to develop this key skill. Examples of card usage include: Who ...works here? ...won the race? What ...happens here? ...can you see? When ...is it time for lunch? ...when will the cake be baked? Where ...is the red shirt? ...is my pen? Why ...has the bus stopped? ...are they laughing? The cards can be used in groups or one-to-one situations and are designed to help the development of key skills of exploring and understanding through language. Age: All ages Contents: 36 A5 cards; accompanying booklet detailing ways to use the cards, boxed.Intended for use in educational settings and/or therapy contexts under the supervision of an adult. This is not a toy.Table of Contents36 A5 cards + booklet Boxed ISBN 978-1-90930-113-9 Order Code D11-001-5948 GBP39.99 +VAT
£37.79
Springer Publishing Company Counseling Gifted Students A Guide for School
Book Synopsis
£32.39
Kohlhammer Philosophie in Der Heil- Und Sonderpadagogik
Book Synopsis
£39.90
Different Roads to Learning A Work in Progress Behavior Management Strategies
Book Synopsis
£44.96
The Graduate School Building Pedagogical Curb Cuts Incorporating
Book SynopsisExplores ideas on how institutions can better focus on the needs and perspectives of scholars and students with disabilities. This book includes a resource guide, which makes classrooms inclusive, and integrates the disability perspective into the curricula.
£12.30
Keda Publications Stareway to Spelling
Book Synopsis
£20.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Understanding Childrens Behaviour
Book SynopsisA thorough exploration of children''s behaviour from a child-centred point of view, showing how children learn to be with others, and strategies practitioners can use to support this development.Many Early Years settings are taking in children for longer periods and at a younger age. However, their day-to-day practice has not necessarily changed and instead leads to the ''management'' of behaviour, rather than investigating why the behaviour is taking place. Through a combination of practice, theory and reflection, leading Early Years education consultant Penny Tassoni explores children''s behaviour from a child-centred point of view. In doing so, she shows how, over time, children learn to be with others and the strategies that adults can use to positively support this development.Understanding Children''s Behaviour is a practical handbook that is accessible and adaptable for Early Years practitioners looking to support children''s behaviour by focusing on their personal
£18.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd How Hattie Hated Kindness
Book SynopsisHow Hattie Hated Kindness is a story for children locked in rage or hate. Hattie lives by herself on an island. She likes sharks, and crabs and stinging centipedes. She likes anything hard and spiky. Lots of people try to bring kindness to Hattie on her island, but each time she is very horrid to them, smashing and spoiling everything they try to do for her. So after a while they all stop coming to the island. Hattie is very alone. So she sits by the water's edge and tries to figure out why she hates love and loves hate.She thinks it must be because she is a very bad girl indeed. But the lapping water-over-her-toes helps Hattie to understand that because she'd been a very sad and frightened little girl in a too hard world, she had become hard too, so that the awful fear and the awful pain would go away. The lapping-water-over-her-toes helps Hattie to move from cruel to kind. In the end, Hattie builds a bridge to the warm and cosy world across the water.Trade Review"Sunderland's whole series is excellent. I find I recommend each one... Good writing, wonderful artwork, a real impetus to use the material" — Adoption Today"A vital resource for all parents and child professionals" — Families Magazine"Margot's books are digestible teaching aids for anyone working with children - a resource that would be beneficial in every school both for qualified and non-qualified staff." — Special ChildrenTable of ContentsA4 (297 x 210mm), 32pp, illustrated Paperback ISBN 978-0-86388-469-6 ORDER CODE D11-002-5145 GBP11.25
£13.99
Floris Books Karl Konig My Task Autobiography and Biography
Book SynopsisThe story of Karl Koenig's remarkable life and work.
£7.59
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Everyday Autism Handbook for Schools: 60+
Book SynopsisA practical, easy-to-read introduction to the ideas and strategies that can be implemented within the classroom to help autistic children achieve their full potential. With an introduction to autism and its key differences, insights from autistic individuals and case studies drawn from years of experience, this is the definitive resource for busy teachers supporting autistic children within a mainstream or specialist school environment.This book provides guidance on a variety of topics related to teaching autistic children in primary school, including adapting the curriculum, ensuring effective communication with staff and parents, fostering emotional regulation, as well as staff self-care. Each chapter includes easy-to-follow guides and resources, providing solutions, direction and support for teachers to help students on the autism spectrum to thrive.Trade ReviewA welcome 'toolkit' of enlightening guidance and practical strategies valuable to teachers, parents and practitioners across education, health, and social care. This book is divided into easy to find (and read) 'guides' across themes with associated activities and techniques; all anchored in evidence-based practice. Content such as the 'tip's, monologues and frequently asked questions' also illuminate the child's perspective, their needs, as well as their abilities. -- Dr. Áine de Róiste, Psychologist and Senior Lecturer in Social Care in the Department of Applied Social Studies, Munster Technological University, Cork, Ireland.This is a must-read handbook for school staff working with autistic young people. It is written by educators who share their rich and varied experience in a clear and friendly style that is both accessible and informative. Autistic voice and experience informs each section of the book. This is sure to be a much read and recommended resource in schools. -- Claire O’Neill, autism class teacher, teacher-educator and neurodivergent coachA comprehensive and accessible volume that combines theory, practical strategies, checklists, templates and downloadable resources for busy professionals. Just as the authors identify visuals as the 'WD40 of the autism world', this book could be described as the 'WD40 Autism manual' for schools, full of practical and energy saving tips to support ease of learning for staff and pupils alike. I wish it had been around when I was teaching! -- Mary McKenna, teacher, lecturer and early years autism consultant with The Children’s ClinicThe Everyday Autism Handbook for Schools by Claire Droney and Annelies Verbiest is a tour-de-force of practical teaching strategies, contextualised in relevant literature and the in-depth pedagogical experience and expertise of both authors. Clear, accessible guidance is accompanied by short vignettes which bring the book to life. The section on teaching strategies comprises subtitles written from the perspective of the child e.g. Make Everything Visual for Me, Motivate Me, Give Me a Schedule, which forefronts the experience of the learner. Core aspects of learning such as oral language and communication, are examined in-depth with insightful suggestions for teaching approaches to enable learning and progress, The authors explicitly enable the learning of teachers and schools by providing useful suggestions for creating inclusive environments and developing collaborative practices. One entire section is devoted to the effective establishment and use of the special class model of support, an issue which is very pertinent in the Irish context at the moment. The book is supplemented by online materials and resources. The target audience for this book is the staff of primary and special schools. However, I suggest that most of the guidance in this book is relevant to the post-primary sector also even if some elements have to be adapted slightly. It would also be a wonderful resource for parents. This is the first book I have read in a long time that combines theory and practice in a manner accessible to a wide range of readers. I will be adding this book to the reading list for my own student teachers. -- Ann Marie Farrell, Assistant Professor, School of Inclusive and Special Education, Institute of Education, Dublin City UniversityDroney and Verbiest have produced an absolutely essential resource for everyone involved in supporting autistic children and young people in schools. This book is a treasure trove of practical strategies, complemented with real world examples from the classroom. The authors' strength-based and inclusive ethos, their engaging and accessible style, and their commitment to centering autistic voices, render this book a must-read for all involved with autistic children and schools. -- Dr Laura Crane, Centre for Research in Autism and Education (CRAE), UCL Institute of Education, UKIt starts with an impactful visual representing views of autistic students answering the question "what brings you joy"? This is a remarkable opener that reminds us how supporting autistic learners is about using strengths to thrive. It effectively sets the tone for this handbook that is informed movingly in parts by the insights, opinions and commentary from autistic students, families and advocates. This handbook links theory to practice in an accessible way, structured simply in six key parts with each broken into user-friendly guides. The book is accompanied by downloadable appendices which offer concrete resources highly suitable for the busy teacher... This handbook is a clear move away from deficit based and hierarchical structures in autism education, reflecting the centrality of the autistic community in these matters and relating information grounded in research and professional experience in a straightforward way... The insights and tools in this book have the potential to lead to attitudinal and effective change in schools. * REACH journal of Inclusive Education *Table of ContentsIntroduction to Autism Top Autism-Friendly StrategiesMake Everything Visual For Me Give Me a ScheduleMotivate Me Help Me Be More Organised and Independent Teach Me Ways to Cope with Anxiety Teach Me How to Recognise and Cope with My Emotions Give Me a Break Help Me to CommunicateHelp Me to Navigate the Social World at School Being Inclusive The Art of Communication The Special ClassKeep it Positive
£23.75
Brookes Publishing Co Inclusion in Action: Practical Strategies to
Book SynopsisFor students working below grade level, curricular modifications can provide equal and meaningful opportunities to learn alongside their same-age peers. This book guides educators on how to modify the curriculum for students with intellectual disabilities participating in the general education classroom, providing 40 strategies that demonstrate how to alter the materials or objectives of a lesson. After introducing the reader to the benefits of inclusive education and to the basics of educating students with intellectual disabilities, the book describes how to design appropriate curricular modifications. Each of the following chapters then presents ten strategies for modifying lessons for Kindergarten through high school in four subject areas: math, English, science, and social studies. Vignettes demonstrate how to implement the strategies for modifying the curriculum in the classroom. A section of printable forms supporting the strategies are included.
£28.45
Rowman & Littlefield The Essentials of Special Education Law
Book SynopsisThe Essentials of Special Education Law is a valuable contribution to special education teacher preparation programs and professionals in the field. Written with undergraduates in mind, this accessible book is an ideal textbook supplement to any university course needing a greater emphasis on special education law. For professionals in the field, The Essentials of Special Education Law, can serve as a go-to-guide for quick reference to the historical underpinnings of special education, the six pillars of IDEA, essential court cases that have propelled the field of special education to where it is today, practical application tips to ensure legal compliance, and additional resources for further consideration.Special education law is often reported by university faculty and professionals in the field as an overlooked topic, despite its fundamental importance. Each chapter in The Essentials of Special Education Law is presented in a structured format to answer essential questions about special education law. By the end of this book, readers will be able to answer questions such as: How do the three branches of government influence special education? What key court cases propelled special education? What is the progression of federal involvement in the education of students with disabilities? What is a nondiscriminatory evaluation? How do you ensure a free and appropriate education? How do you develop a legally compliant individualized education plan? What is meant by the least restrictive environment? The first section of The Essentials of Special Education covers the role of government in establishing and defining special education. Seminal court cases and legislative initiatives that have shaped the field of special education are explored to provide historical context for understanding special education today. The second section examines each of the six pillars of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act. Key court cases that have influenced each pillar are presented along with practical tips for legally compliant implementation. The third section covers important topics such as discipline, confidentiality, and transition services. Key terminology are highlighted after each chapter along with additional questions to foster in-depth classroom discussions. The Essentials of Special Education Law is a must-have book for those who understand the significance of special education law yet feel overwhelmed by the jargon and ever-changing nature of the law. The Essentials of Special Education Law cuts through the complexity of legislation and is a clear and concise resource for understanding the essentials of special education law.
£23.75
Kohlhammer Inklusion Im Forderschwerpunkt Emotionale Und
Book Synopsis
£38.95
Brookes Publishing Co Comprehensive Literacy for All: Teaching Students
Book SynopsisGrounded in the belief that all students can learn to read and write print, this book is a thorough yet practical guide for teaching students with significant disabilities. It explains how to provide comprehensive literacy instruction addressing these students' needs, whether they are emergent readers and writers or students acquiring conventional literacy skills. General and special educators, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals will find concise research synopses and theoretical frameworks, practical lesson formats, guidance on incorporating assessment and using assistive technology, and more.Table of Contents About the Downloads About the Authors Foreword — David E. Yoder Introduction Acknowledgments Section I Core Understandings Chapter 1 All Children Can Learn to Read and Write: A Theoretical Rationale Chapter 2 Establishing the Environment for Successful Literacy Learning Section II Building a Foundation Chapter 3 Alphabet Knowledge and Phonological Awareness Chapter 4 Emergent Reading Chapter 5 Emergent Writing Section III Learning to Read and Write Chapter 6 Comprehensive Literacy Instruction: A Research-Based Framework Chapter 7 Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Instruction Chapter 8 Self-Directed Reading: Supporting Motivation and Fluency Chapter 9 Writing Chapter 10 Decoding, Word Identification, and Spelling Section IV Implementation Chapter 11 Using Assistive Technology Effectively to Support Literacy Chapter 12 Organizing and Delivering Effective Instruction References Index
£33.96
Pearson Education Collaborating Consulting and Working in Teams for
Book SynopsisAnn Knackendoffel is an assistant professor in the Department of Special Education, Counseling and Student Affairs, at Kansas State University. She earned her PhD in Special Education from the University of Kansas. Her interest in collaboration and consulting began with her dissertation research on collaboration between general and special educators and it has continued with her being lead author of a book on collaborative problem solving and in her role as co-author of the previous two editions of this book. Dr. Knackendoffel has been a teacher at both elementary and secondary levels and a special educator for students with learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and emotional and behavior disorders. She currently teaches a graduate-level course in consultation and collaboration for special educators at Kansas State University. She has also conducted numerous workshops and conference presentations on collaborative school consultation. She has authored onlTable of ContentsChapter 1: Working Together in Collaboration, Consultation, and Teams Chapter 2: Working Together with Differing Perspectives and Preferences Chapter 3: Structuring Collaborative Foundations and Teamwork Chapter 4: Communicating Effectively for Collaboration and Teaming Chapter 5: Using the Problem-Solving Process in Collaborative School Consultation and Teamwork Chapter 6: Using Tools for Organizing, Managing and Evaluating Collaboration Chapter 7: Collaborating as Instructional Partners and Teams Chapter 8: Building Collaborative Relationships with Team Members from Diverse Populations and Contexts Chapter 9: Engaging Families in Home-School Collaborations and Partnerships Chapter 10: Working in Collaborative Teams with Paraeducators Chapter 11: Collaborating through Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships Chapter 12: Charting Your Course for Collaborative School Consultation
£74.07
Brookes Publishing Co The Educator's Handbook for Inclusive School
Book SynopsisAs more schools move toward inclusion, how can general and special educators work together to create warm, welcoming classrooms where all students learn and belong? Discover practical answers in this friendly, down-to-earth teacher's guide. Filled with ready-to-use teaching tips, insights from inclusive educators, and examples that relate directly to everyday classroom experiences, this book will help general and special educators collaborate effectively and build a great “toolbox” of strategies to support all learners within inclusive classrooms. With this highly motivating guidebook close at hand, new and seasoned educators will create engaging, exciting, and joyful inclusive classrooms that support social and academic success for all.STRATEGIES THAT HELP TEACHERS: ensure that all students have access to the general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment presume competence and recognize every student's unique strengths meet students' individual learning needs with differentiated lessons and innovative academic supports team up and collaborate with other educators and professionals to make the most of everyone's expertise distinguish an IEP from a 504 plan, and develop and implement both appropriately support students who have behavior challenges with a classroom-wide positive behavior support system promote social inclusion in the classroom and in recreational spaces, from the playground to the lunchroom supervise the important work of paraprofessionals avoid burnout with self-care strategies and stress-busters PRACTICAL RESOURCES: Planning tools and checklists to help you identify student strengths, develop IEPs, plan lessons, strengthen co-teaching, choose modifications and accommodations, and more.
£31.46
Rowman & Littlefield Twice-Exceptional Kids: A Guide for Assisting
Book SynopsisTwice Exceptional Kids ,is a response to education intervention with a practical and common sense approach for the identification, understanding, and education of academically gifted children, handicapped by one or more learning disabilities. In this book, the author provides a thorough explanation of the various special education needs hindering the identification, schooling and social successes of the twice exceptional, while supplying methods and best practices for positive behavioral support (PBS) of the students in their school and home environment. To be effective, education programs need to incorporate a variety of components to meet the challenging needs of the twice exceptional. This book provides them. Steps for positive advocacy are given along with appendices of appropriate support organizations and parenting groups. Twice Exceptional Kids is a helpful stratagem for all educators and parents interested in providing the appropriate education for these special children and helping them achieve to their fullest potential.Trade ReviewHaving worked with exceptional children, I understand the need for parents, teachers and counselors to address the challenges with this very special group of children and teens. With the challenges come great rewards. I believe this book will enlighten and inspire all who read it. -- Debra Welborn, author, speaker, and founder of the non-profit agency: Community Health Management Services, Inc.Dr. Callard-Szulgit has written a comprehensive, up-to-date, and informative book about a neglected segment of our school population: gifted children with one or more diagnosed disabilities. The format of the book is approachable, especially for parents, as it provides explanations of each of the twice exceptional categories, as well as useful tips for addressing these issues with school personnel. Too, her use of personal vignettes of students she knows who possess these dual exceptionalities adds a realistic and tender perspective to this important, understudied topic. I applaud Dr. Callard-Szulgit for providing a needed resource to both parents and professionals. -- James R. Delisle, Ph.D., retired, distinguished professor of education, Kent State University (OH) and author of “Dumbing Down America: The War On Our Nation's Brightest Young Minds (And What We Can Do To Fight Back)”Rosemary Szulgit's new book, Twice-Exceptional Kids offers insights and suggestions for parents and professionals. Often misunderstood and frequently neglected or ignored, twice-exceptional children finally are given the attention they deserve. This book provides relevant case studies, strategies, and ideas for teaching and working with twice-exceptional children. This book could also serve as a supplementary text in a course about children with disabilities. -- Janet Medina, Psy.D., associate professor, Department of Education, McDaniel College (MD)Table of ContentsChapter 1 Who Are the Twice-exceptional? Chapter 2 Models of Service for the Twice-Exceptional Student Chapter 3 Asperger's Syndrome Chapter 4 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)Autism/PDD Chapter 5 Deafness and Hearing Loss Chapter 6 Dyslexia Chapter 7 Emotional Disturbance Chapter 8 Epilepsy Chapter 9 Learning Disabilities Chapter 10 Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 11 Visual Impairments Chapter 12 Four Questions and Answers Chapter 13 Advocacy for Twice- Exceptional Chapter 14 Twice Exceptional Children Speak To Us
£23.75
SAGE Publications Inc Current Trends and Legal Issues in Special
Book SynopsisBuilding and supporting effective special education programs School leaders and special educators are expected to be experts on all levels and types of special education law and services, types of disability, and aspects of academic and functional programming. With the increasing demands of the job and the ever-changing legal and educational climate, many administrators and teachers are overwhelmed, and few feel adequately prepared to meet the demands. Trends and Legal Issues in Special Education helps you build and support timely, legally sound, and effective special education services and programs. Readers will find: the most up-to-date information on how to effectively implement special education programs, processes, and procedures examination of a wide variety of issues, from developing and implementing individual education programs (IEPs) that confer a free appropriate public education, Section 504, least restrictive environment (LRE), and successfully collaborating with parents, to issues regarding accountability, staffing, bullying, early childhood special education, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), evidence-based practices, transition, discipline, and the school-to-prison pipeline extensive references and resources Written as a comprehensive reference for all who work with students with disabilities, this book offers the most up-to-date research and field-tested strategies from a range of experts that special education professionals can confidently and immediately apply. Trade Review"This book provides practical, realistic and useful guidance to anyone who supports students with disabilities. It is a great resource for school and special education administrators trying to understand the latest trends in special education. It provides specific points to think about with recommended applications teachers should consider using for each of the topics discussed." -- Nichole Kristensen, M.Ed.,Statewide Special Education Instructional Coordinator, Boise State University"This book is an excellent tool for educators and administrators to understand how to support quality education on behalf of students with disabilities." -- Lisa Graham, NBCT Director of Early Childhood Education (ECE), Douglas County School District, ECE DC Opportunities Center"David Bateman and Mitchell Yell have written a practical, up-to-date book specifically addressing the needs of today’s special educators. This book provides pragmatic advice and tips as well as straightforward content knowledge necessary to be an effective special education leader or teacher." -- Dr. Debi Gartland, Professor of Special Education, Townson University"At such a critical time, with pressing and complex issues facing special education administrators across the country, this book is impressive, as it tackles the multifaceted aspects of the special educator′s roles and dilemmas in a practical, straightforward manner. " -- Marge Terhaar-Yonkers, Professor in the Department of Education, Meredith College"I have been a principal at the middle school level for over 15 years and I thought I had a handle on special education lingo and processes. This book shared information of which I was not aware. The practical presentation of the information makes it one that can be referenced and used by anyone who works with or has children with special needs." -- LaQuita Outlaw, Principal, Bay Shore Middle SchoolTable of ContentsChapter 1: Hot Topics for Litigation - David Bateman, Mitchell Yell Chapter 2: Comprehensive, Integrated, Three-tiered (Ci3T) Models of Prevention: Considerations for the Field - Kathleen Lane , Wendy Oaks, Mark Buckman, Holly Menzies Chapter 3: A Free, Appropriate Public Education - David Bateman, Mitchell Yell Chapter 4: Working with Parents - Meghan Burke , Samantha Goldman Chapter 5: Current Special Education Legal Trends for Transition-Age Youth - Angela Prince, Anthony Plotner, June Gothberg Chapter 6: Discipline and Students with Disabilities - Kelly Carrero, Kimberly Vannest, Courtney Lavadia Chapter 7: The Research-to-Practice Gap in Special Education - Bryan Cook, Cynthia Farley Chapter 8: What Educators Need to Know About Accountability - Jim Shriner, Martha Thurlow Chapter 9: Taking Aim at Current Trends in Early Childhood Special Education - Kate Ascetta Chapter 10: Current Trends in Bully Prevention: Implications for Youth with Disabilities - Chad Rose, Stephanie Hopkins, Gloria McGillen, Jessica Simpson Chapter 11: Innovation in Schools: Expanded School Mental Health - Seth Bernstein , Lauren Young, Ameet Bosmia, Samantha Hartley, Cameron Massey, Mark Weist Chapter 12: Current Trends in Preparing General Education Teachers to Work With Students With Disabilities - David Bateman and Jenifer Cline Chapter 13: The School-to-Prison Pipeline - Christine Christle, Joseph Ryan, Michelle Dunn Chapter 14: Teacher Shortages and Teacher Attrition in Special Education: Issues and Trends - Tim Landrum, Lauren Collins, Chris Sweigart Chapter 15: Preparing Future Leaders and Administrators of Special Education - Mary Lynn Boscardin
£33.24
Rowman & Littlefield On Human Potential
Book SynopsisAccording to experts in educational measurement, current and past performance remains the best single predictor of future performance. This book seeks to maximize individual and institutional efforts to support students optimal development, specifically their talents. The Talent Record introduced a common language, cataloging, and recording levels of talent achieved thus far on a Talent Profile page. Communicating accomplishments in a common language across talent fields unites the ever-changing team of individuals associated with a child's developmentand advancesmeaningful educational practice.Trade ReviewOn Human Potential: Nurturing Talents and Cultivating Expertise represents an important breakthrough in examining the talent development process in the school context, how to find it and how to respond to students who exhibit advanced behaviors in specific domains. It is a “must read” for busy practitioners who want to be guided in their work with talented learners and offers practical advice to other educators and parents who want to ensure that students who show abilities in areas of learning have opportunities that match them. -- Joyce VanTassel-Baska, EdD, College of William and MaryThis book fills a gap in the gifted education literature by focusing on the development of talent in those domains currently identified in the federal definition. I particularly liked the discussion related to converting strengths into talents. Being able to observe specific characteristics and achievements to create a multi-dimensional portrait would support educators’ cultivation of talent in each and every learner. -- Susan K. Johnsen, professor emeritus of educational psychology, Baylor UniversityAs a student of Dr. Sandra Kay, I remember how moving and unusual it felt to have a teacher focus on understanding and encouraging the potential in my little self. For me, this included her generously reading and responding to endless pages of my early creative writing that I would type in my basement and vulnerably deliver to her desk. Now, many years later, as a parent grappling with how to guide my own child toward opportunities that match her interests and abilities, Dr. Kay's wisdom on identifying and building expertise, and her Talent Record as a tool, offer a blueprint for moving forward. -- Dorian Block, senior staff associate and director, Exceeding Expectations project, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia UniversitySandra Kay’s book is a timely and badly needed corrective to the shameful disregard that educators have shown over recent decades for meeting the needs of gifted and talented students in regular classrooms. Using innovative, simple-to-implement methods, and providing clear guidelines and exemplars, Kay empowers teachers, schools, parents, and communities to unite in recognizing, tracking, and fostering the unique abilities of our most precocious and creative students. -- Michele Root-Bernstein, author, "Sparks of Genius" and "Inventing Imaginary Worlds"Every classroom K-12 is an opportunity to discover and develop talent. There is potential in children and it is our obligation as educators to understand how this potential can be nourished and guided. While developing expertise is complex, it follows patterns and Sandra Kay helps us understand these patterns. Through her experience, knowledge, and caring for students and teachers, she challenges us to accept this wonderful obligation to guide students from potential to expertise. -- Nicholas Colangelo, PhD, dean and director emeritus, college of education, University of Iowa, Belin – Blank Center for Gifted Education, Nicholas ColangeloProviding a graceful, down-to-earth tri-part intertwining of research from multiple disciplines with tenets of professional educational practice with principles of positive parenting, Sandra Kay’s On Human Potential: Nurturing Talents, Cultivating Expertise is a resource that any adult who is in any way involved in the development of a young person must read. Foundational to this book is the undeniable necessity for schools and parents to collaborate for identifying, nurturing, and optimizing young people’s greatest abilities. Just as the aegis of special education promotes schools and homes working together to ensure that the needs of students with disabilities are accommodated, this book delineates a powerful, evidence-based systems approach for ensuring that children mature in a manner likely to bolster and promote their individual talents. -- F. Richard Olenchak, PhD, head, Department of Educational Studies; professor, Educational Psychology and Research Methodology; professor, Gifted/Creative/Talented Education, Purdue UniversityAlthough our society desperately needs to inspire a new generation of problem-solvers, creators, and innovators, much talent goes undeveloped in many classrooms. In this vitally important book, Sandra Kay offers insight into the talent development process and provides a roadmap for teachers and others to ensure that each student’s capabilities are recognized and developed to their fullest potential. Teachers and parents everywhere, as well as school administrators, counselors, and educational policymakers, should not miss it! -- Linda Brody, EdD, director, Study of Exceptional Talent; director, Diagnostic and Counseling Center, Center for Talented Youth, Johns Hopkins UniversityTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements Preface Introduction: Perspectives on talent development and expertise Chapter One: Measuring what matters most Chapter Two: Moving beyond ‘a pleasure to have in class’ Chapter Three: Components of the Talent Record: Chronicling the development of expertise Chapter Four: Recognizing Emerging Expertise Chapter Five: A look at Intellectual Aptitude (IA) surfacing Chapter Six: A look at emerging Specific Academic (AC) ability Chapter Seven: Early sightings of Creative/Productive (CR) ability Chapter Eight: On materializing Leadership (L) Chapter Nine: A closer look at Visual/Performing Arts (AR) abilities Chapter Ten: Early sightings of Psychomotor/Kinesthetic (PK) abilities Chapter Eleven: So what? - The synergy of collaboration Appendix A: Intellectual (IA) & Academic (AC) Classroom Checklist of Observed Behaviors Appendix B: Achievement Survey Appendix C: Creativity (CR) Classroom Checklist of Observed Behaviors Appendix D: Leadership (L) Classroom Checklist of Observed Behaviors Appendix E: Visual Arts (AR.v) Classroom Checklist of Observed Behaviors Appendix F: Performing Arts (AR) Classroom Checklist of Observed Behaviors Appendix G: Psychomotor/Kinesthetic (PK) Classroom Checklist of Observed Behaviors Appendix H: Two Autobiographical Talent Records: Extrapolation Examples for Constructing Talent: S. Wolzniak & C. S. Lewis References About the Author
£31.50
Guilford Publications Interventions for Disruptive Behaviors
Book SynopsisChildren and adolescents with disruptive behavior disorders struggle both in and outside the classroom. This book gives school practitioners vital tools for supporting students' positive behavior as well as their academic and social success. Chapters review effective behavioral interventions at the whole-class, targeted, and individual levels; parent training programs; and strategies for building adaptive skills. Core evidence-based techniques are illustrated with vivid, concrete examples. Ways to integrate the strategies into a school's multi-tiered model of prevention and intervention are discussed. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 14 reproducible forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas.Trade Review"Fabiano’s book is well organized and appropriate for many audiences, including school psychologists, teachers, and students interested in learning about evidence-based behavioral interventions. The topics are grounded in the theoretical and empirical literature, and situated within current frameworks used in psychology and education. The book provides a comprehensive review of the evidence; describes all the necessary ingredients for understanding and addressing disruptive behavior; and presents step-by-step descriptions of function-based assessment, parenting interventions, classroom interventions, and child skills-building interventions. The examples make the content come to life. What a resource to have this information all in one place!"--Julie Sarno Owens, PhD, Professor of Psychology and Co-Director, Center for Intervention Research in Schools, Ohio University "Fabiano eloquently and authoritatively maps out how practitioners and educators can best treat disruptive behavior by using proven, functionally driven approaches. In an engaging and highly accessible style, the book weaves together the latest scientific findings with clinical and educational best practices for assessing and treating disruptive behavior and building competencies. The volume is chock-full of case examples, easy-to-follow assessment and treatment plans, strategies for tailoring approaches within a multi-tiered framework, and empirically supported tools and tips. This is an exemplary resource for bringing evidence-based practices to the homes and schools of youth struggling with disruptive behavior."--Linda J. Pfiffner, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco “This book beautifully achieves its goal of providing critical information to support educators, clinicians, and parents in addressing disruptive behavior disorders. The special focus on the involvement and perspective of the family offers a tremendous addition to the available literature. Fabiano’s incorporation of examples and personal reflections brings meaning to the science and reflects his years of experience working with children and their families in diverse settings. In addition to serving as a valuable resource for current practitioners, the book will be a useful training tool for graduate students planning to work in schools."--Sandra M. Chafouleas, PhD, Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut "It is clear from reading this book that Fabiano truly understands what it is like to live with, teach, or treat a child with a disruptive behavior disorder. Based in research, the book is written in a down-to-earth way, with realistic suggestions for educators and clinicians. The broad focus on evidence-based techniques is important and unique. Although many effective packaged interventions for this population are available, they are all largely based on the same important behavioral principles. Fabiano cogently conveys those core principles so that educators and clinicians can apply them flexibly to a broad range of problems across multiple settings."--Joshua M. Langberg, PhD, Department of Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University -Offers useful tools for school practitioners who are looking to hone their skills in managing disruptive behavior and select research-driven interventions that have been proven effective. Fabiano's style is clear, concise, and accessible, and the examples dispersed throughout the text helpfully illustrate the strategies he suggests. A number of forms and handouts for assessment and intervention, which are behavior analytic in nature, are provided. Medicine interventions are covered in a practical manner, and the book provides helpful suggestions for narrowing the gap between behavioral and pharmacological interventions. Interventions for Disruptive Behaviors: Reducing Problems and Building Skills is an achievement in advancing evidence-based interventions for disruptive behavior in schools and will likely play an important role in disseminating interventions to school practitioners.--PsycCRITIQUES, 7/10/2017Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. A Function Based Approach to Intervention 3. Overview of Assessment for Informing Intervention 4. Parent Training Interventions 5. School Interventions 6. Training Interventions in Adaptive Skills 7. Maintenance and Generalization of Intervention Effects 8. Medication Interventions 9. Targeting Hard to Reach Groups 10. Implementing Behavior Management Strategies within a Multi Tiered Model of Prevention and Intervention
£31.34
Taylor & Francis Ltd Musical Bingo
Book SynopsisMusical Bingo is the perfect activity for day centres, residential care homes, clubs, family gatherings, parties and other groups of two or more people. This revised and easily portable version of the ever popular game allows for great flexibility - simply print off the number of game sheets you require, switch on the CD and you're ready to play. When players match the song excerpt they hear with a title on their game sheet they simply mark with a cross as with conventional bingo games. Musical Bingo can be used in many ways: to initiate sing-along sessions, as a musical quiz or as a gentle one-to-one activity. It is sure to spark interesting conversation and reminiscence, raising questions such as "Where did you first hear that song?" and "What memories does the song evoke?" Each excerpt is between 10 and 30 seconds long allowing plenty of time to remember, identify and mark the song sheet. There are 40 songs in the game including: London Bridge is Falling Down; Greensleeves; Silent Night; Auld Lang Syne; I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles; and, Jingle Bells. This Game pack includes 2 CDs containing 40 songs; 20 individual printable game sheets; printable song list and a guidance booklet. It is suitable for 2-20 players.Table of ContentsGame pack includes 2 CDs containing 40 songs; 20 individual game sheets; printable song list and a guidance booklet. Game pack includes 2 CDs containing 40 songs; 20 individual game sheets; printable song list and a guidance booklet.
£24.29
Taylor & Francis Ltd Talkabout: A Social Communication Skills Package
Book SynopsisThis core Talkabout manual is a practical resource essential for Speech and Language Therapists and other professionals who need to help people with special needs develop social skills. Over 60 activities form an extensive, structured social skills programme that can easily be adapted for use with children, adolescents and adults. Written by bestselling author and practising Speech and Language Therapist, Alex Kelly, this book sits at the centre of an internationally renowned series of resources supporting social skills.Contents include: a social skills assessment and intervention planning tool to help you identify the best way forward for each client or group over 60 activities focussing on body language, conversation and assertiveness 25 group cohesion activities to help you facilitate well-run, productive group sessions a wealth of handouts supporting the activities that can be freely downloaded and printed. This updated second edition of Talkabout sits alongside Talkabout for Teenagers and Talkabout for Adults, as well as three titles published for children (Developing Self Awareness and Self Esteem, Developing Social Skills and, Developing Friendship and Skills).Trade Review"Talkabout 2nd Editions presents with clear aims and defined hierarchy of its social skills programme, following a systematic structure to address social skills encapsulating wider features such as gestures, thoughts and feelings. Sometimes many other social skill programmes can focus on just the simplest elements of communication and conversation by addressing appropriate things to say and how close is appropriate to stand near someone. However, Alex Kelly doesn't just address what we say in appropriate social situations, but also how we say it - addressing the finer eloquence of communication. The real life practical examples also support students in a more realistic manner can be applied to daily life instantly, and with summary activities at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning along with visual aids to support and stimulate this is a resource adolescents will thrive on.Talkabout 2nd Edition combines all the elements necessary for supporting adolescents with social communication difficulties and isn't just appropriate for those with a diagnosis of autism, but also for the wider peer group to work towards. However, it is noted by the reviewer that assessment forms may need adapting to suit non-writing users, and language may need adapting to be simpler for those with language or cognition needs. But what Talkabout 2nd Edition offers is a solid basis for the administrator to implement all of the strategies presented with any adaptions necessary as there is a clear session aim and objective with clearly structured activities and necessary handouts present with plausible step up/step down activities. It is a highly useful resource for all practitioners working with adolescents with social communication needs including therapists, support workers and even family members." — Gemma Biles, Speech and Language Therapist"A well assembled step by step guide for speech therapy group work. Addresses all aspects of communication especially social skills of expressing thoughts and feelings, and gaining insight into what is appropriate in different situations. Although this is designed for work with autism, I can see benefits for utilising with the TBI population and other brain injury such as right hemisphere language disorders in adults.Excellent resource for any therapist working in groups with a focus on interaction and communication skill building. You can pick it up and run with it." — Annette Rotherham, NZSTATable of ContentsIntroduction Assessment Level 1: Talkabout Body LanguageLevel 2: Talkabout the Way We TalkLevel 3: Talkabout ConversationsLevel 4: Talkabout AssertivenessGroup cohesion games Record forms References Index
£44.64
John Wiley & Sons Inc Language Disorders in Children and Adults:
Book SynopsisEach chapter is written by a speech and language therapist specialising in psycholinguistic approaches to investigation and intervention. Authors were invited to present a single case in one of four given areas â?? speech processing, lexical processing, sentence processing and pragmatics. The editors have provided introductions to each subject area and a discussion of the findings at the end of each section.Table of ContentsChristopher Lumopship - Developing Phonological Representation in a child With an Auditory Processing Deficit. Maggie Vance, Remediating Auditory processing Deficits in Adults With Aphasia. Julie Morris, When is a Rolling pin a 'roll The Pen' - a Clinical Insight Into Lexical Problems. Sadie Lewis, Jane Speake, A Treatment of Anomia Combining Semantics, Phonology and Orthography. Wendy Best et al, Colourful Semantics - Thematic Role Therapy. Alison Bryan, mapping Therapy With a Fluent Dysphasic?. Susan Pethers, A Case Study of a Child with Pragmatic Difficulties - Assessment and Intervention. Amanda Hampshire, Kay Mogford-bevan, The Treatment of Communication Deficits Following right-hemisphere Lesion. Rosemary Varley, Making new Connections - are Patterns emerging?. Maria Black, Psycholinguistic Applications to Language Therapy.
£53.96
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to
Book SynopsisPuberty is a time of huge change in the physical body, in emotional experience and in social relationships. Having an understanding of these developments and learning how to deal with them is essential, and for people with Asperger's syndrome it can be a challenge to get to grips with the social and emotional aspects of puberty, sex and relationships.This book is ideal for those who need clear, detailed explanations and direct answers to the many questions raised by puberty and sexual maturity. Sarah Attwood describes developments in both the male and female body, and explains how to maintain hygiene and personal care, and to promote general good health. She examines emotional changes, including moods and sexual feelings, and provides comprehensive information on sex, sexual health and reproduction. She looks at the nature of friendship, how it changes from childhood to adulthood and its importance as a basis for sexual encounter. She also offers coping strategies for different social experiences, from bullying to dating, and includes essential tips on the politics of mature behaviour, such as knowing the difference between public and personal topics of conversation.Making Sense of Sex is a thorough guide written in unambiguous language with helpful diagrams, explanations and practical advice for young people approaching puberty and beyond.Trade ReviewMaking Sense of Sex is a clear, explicit and informative book that would be of use to young people, parents, teachers, and psychologists; in fact for anyone whose role requires them to deal with the subject of sexuality. Although it is written for teenagers and young adults with Asperger's Syndrome, it would meet the needs of all. It is written in clear, direct and easy to understand language... Making Sense of Sex is the most useful and informative book relating to the area of sexual development that I have come across and it will certainly meet the needs of teenagers and young adults... This book is easy to read and equips the reader with a fund of information. It generates a positive value-based perspective, which instils confidence to deal with sexuality on a personal level and provides the necessary tools to those who are required to support young people who are undergoing the process of sexual development. -- DebateThis guide, with its clear, practical writing; diagrams; and table of sexual terms in their common, scientific, slang, and euphemistic forms, would be a huge help to any teen with AS as well as to his/her loved ones and caretakers. It can be read alone, but it can also - and ideally - inspire discussion between those with AS and the adults in their life. Strongly recommended for academic and public libraries with autism collections... The author, whose husband, Tony Attwood, wrote The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome, is uniquely suited to pen this work - she grew up with a sister who has Asperger's syndrome (AS) and was a sexuality educator in Australia for 15 years. Here, she wisely discusses sexuality within a wider swath of social issues, from conversational skills and friendship to bullying, healthy lifestyle, personal hygiene, dating, sexual practices and health, birth control, and pregnancy. Attwood has a clear handle on the AS mentality: e.g., in discussing personal hygiene (often not a priority among teens with AS), she not only explains the how but she also goes into the whys of its importance. -- Library JournalFor any parent or professional working with children on the autism spectrum, there are ideas within this book that can be adapted to answer questions or challenging situations that often occur without warning. Making Sense of Sex is presented in such a way that makes it easy for the practitioner to source coping strategies for every situation from learning about yourself and how to make healthy choices to understanding emotions and how to development friendships. -- GAP Good Autism GuideSarah's book is an essential resource for all families who have an adolescent with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, such as Asperger's syndrome. The information is detailed and accurate, and addresses just about all the issues relating to the important subject of sexuality, which is all too often distorted and presented in a biased way. Sarah's approach is to explain the facts neutrally and realistically, while acknowledging individual values and respecting personal choice. I will certainly be recommending this book to all my clients. -- Isabelle Hénault PhD. Author of Asperger Syndrome and Sexuality: from Adolescence through AdulthoodSarah's book brings something new to the arena of sexual educational literature. The language she uses is frank and informal and seems perectly natural. She never lingers on a point for too long therefore making it seem awkward yet she covers just about every question a pre-teen/teenager may have. -- Asperger Newsletter East AngliaSarah Attwood has a background as a sexuality educator and has a sister with Asperger's Syndrome, so she clearly has the right credentials to write this much needed book. It was incredibly easy to read and free from any sense of awkwardness that a book on sex can have... I thoroughly recommend it and feel that children and teenagers will get different things from the book depending on their own individual level of development and personal situation. They can easily revisit the sections that are relevant to their own lives. Sarah Attwood has admirably filled a niche in the market. -- Asteens.co.ukTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Author's Note. Introduction. A Note to Parents and Carers. 1. Your Body. 2. Puberty. 3. Caring for your Body. 4. Making Healthy Choices. 5. Understanding Emotions. 6. Friendships. 7. Sex. 8. Sexual Relationships. 9. Looking after your Sexual Health. 10. Fertilization, Pregnancy and Birth. 11. Sexual Language. Recommended Reading. Websites. Index.
£16.53
Oxford University Press Inc The Oxford Encyclopedia of School Reform
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAfrica Analytical Review of School Reforms Towards the Education 2030 Agenda in Zanzibar by Said Juma Democracy and Education in Libya by Abdelbasit Gadour Developing Inclusive Schools in South Africa by Petra Engelbrecht Educational Reforms in Kenya by Martin Kavua History of Special Education in South Africa and the Challenges of Inclusive Education by Sigamoney Manicka Naicker Inclusive School Reform in Eswatini by Cebsile Nxumalo Moving Towards Inclusive Education in Ethiopia Through Itinerant Teachers at Resource Centres by Sulochini Pather, Aemiro Tadesse, and Solomon Gizachew "Night Wives" and the Education of Girls with Disabilities in Sierra Leone by Ibrahim Bangura, Janet Njelesani, and Donald Njelesani Asia Classroom Teaching Transitions in K-12 Schools in China by Yeqin Kang and Haiyan Qiang Diversity, Decentralization, and Social Justice in School Reforms in Japan by Kaori Okano The Effect of the Elite School Group on Quality of Schooling by Manli Li and Mengliao Sun Elite School Education Group Policy and Low-Performing Schools in China by Yu Zhang and Xuan Qi English Education Reform in Asian Countries by Wenyang Sun, Xue Lan Rong Foreign Language Education in Japan by Ryuko Kubota Patterns, Trends, Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Internationalization of Chinese Higher Education by Xue Lan Rong and Shuguang Wang Reforming South Korean Higher Education for Female Marriage Migrants by Ji-Yeon Jo and Min-Sung Jung Reforms on the National Matriculation EFL Tests in China by Jia Lin School Reform for Multicultural Society in Korea by Insil Chang and Lydia Harim Ahn Students at the Center of Education Reform in Singapore by A. Lin Goodwin and Ee Ling Low India Community-based Reforms in the Monitoring Architecture of Elementary Education in India by Kiran Bhatty The Contents and Discontents of Madrasa Reform in India by Arshad Alam Examining Education Reforms of India in the Matrix of Rights and Biopolitics by Jyoti Dalal Gender and School Reform in India by Nandini Manjrekar and Indumathi Sundararaman Historical Developments and Influences of International Actors and Education Reforms in India by Shivali Tukdeo Language Policy and Reform in the Indian School System by Rupanjali Karthik and George W. Noblit Mathematics and School Reform in India by Farida Abdulla Khan and Charu Gupta Policy and Regulatory Reforms in Teacher Education in India by Gunjan Sharma Politics, Policy, and Practice of Teacher Education Reform in India by Poonam Batra Private Initiatives in School Reform in India by Disha Nawani and Shinjini Sanyal Europe and the United Kingdom Extremism, Values, and Education in Policy and Practice by Lynn Revell and Sally Elton-Chalcraft Gypsies, Mobilities, and Schools in the United Kingdom by Martin Myers Lessons from Spain on the Need for a Critical Family-School Perspective in School Reforms by Jordi Collet-Sabe and Antonio Olmedo The Impact on French Upper-Secondary Schools of Reforms Aiming to Improve Students' Transition to Higher Education by Clement Pin, Agnes van Zanten Practice, Policy, and Change in the School Education of Roma in Cyprus by Loizos Symeou Preparing the Dutch Educational System for the 21st Century by Klaas van Veen, Jasmijn Bloemert, and Fenna Wolthuis School-Led Programs of Teacher Training in England Versus Northern Europe by Alaster Scott Douglas School Markets and Educational Inequality in the Republic of Ireland by Kevin Cahill School Reform and Parental Engagement Learning in the UK by Janet Goodall School Reform, Educational Governance, and Discourses on Social Justice and Democratic Education in Germany by Mechtild Gomolla School Reform in England by Amanda Nuttall and Edward Podesta Self-Regulation in Early Childhood Policy and Practice in England by Sue Robson Test-Based Accountability in England by Diego Santori Tracking Students by 'Ability' or Study Orientation in England, Finland, and France by Anna Mazenod Utilizing Participatory Action Research to Build an Inclusive Classroom Community in France by Nicole Eilers Nordic Countries 21st Century Skills and Nordic Educational Reforms by Gunn Elisabeth Søreide, Hanne Riese, and Line Torbjørnsen Hilt Citizen Ideals and Education in Nordic Welfare State School Reforms by Christian Ydesen and Mette Buchardt Climate Change and Worldview Transformation in Finnish Education Policy by Harriet Zilliacus and Lili-Ann Wolff Data Use in Recent School Reforms by Sølvi Mausethagen, Tine S. Prøitz, Guri Skedsmo Imaginaries of Inclusion in Swedish Education by Gunnlaugur Magnusson and Daniel Petersson The Norwegian Case of School Reform, External Quality Control, and the Call for Democratic Practice by Ann Elisabeth Gunnulfsen and Eivind Larsen The Origin and Development of Comprehensive School Reforms in Sweden and Other Nordic Countries by Ulf Blossing Postwar School Reforms in Norway by Harald Thuen and Nina Volckmar Quality and Evaluation in Finnish Schools by Jaakko Kauko, Janne Varjo, Hannele Pitkänen Reforms of Education in Nordic Countries by Jens Rasmussen Shared Sense-Making, Agency, and Learning in School Development in Finnish School Reforms by Tiina Soini, Kirsi Pyhältö, and Janne Pietarinen The Swedish Assessment Reform of 2011: A Reform in Constant Need of Ad Hoc Adjustment and Clarification by Christian Lundahl Tradition and Transformation in Danish Early Childhood Education and Care by Karen Ida Dannesboe and Bjørg Kjær North America Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in School Reform by Martin Scanlan, Francesca López, Tsuru Bailey-Jones, and Maria Baez-Cruz Current School Reforms in Transnational Policy Landscapes by Ninni Wahlstrom Ecologically Sustaining Research Partnerships by Melissa M. Jozwiak and Karen L.B. Burgard The Impact of International Experiential Learning and the Community and University Partnership Supporting Global Citizenship in US Schools by Elisabeth Krimbill, Lawrence Scott, and Amy Carter A Political History of Educational Development through International Organizations by Olivia Scott Kamkwamba Positive School Leadership Behaviors by Joseph Murphy, Karen Seashore Louis, and Mark Smylie Promoting Student Success in Low-Performing Schools by Bruce G. Barnett Reimagining Student Leadership Development in Urban Schools by Lawrence Scott, Donna Druery, and Ashland Pingue Reimagining University Partnerships with Local Schools in the United States by Karen L. B. Burgard and Melissa M. Jozwiak Schools as Reform Incubators by William T. Pink Success for All by Robert E. Slavin and Nancy A. Madden Urban Charter Schools by Manya Whitaker Urban School Reform in the United States by Craig Peck Using Proven Programs to Improve Educational Outcomes by Robert E. Slavin Oceania Aligning School Autonomy and Social Justice Approaches to Reform in School Breakfast Clubs in Australia by Fiona MacDonald Asia Literacy in Australian Schools and the Move Towards Broader Intercultural Understanding by Emily S. Rudling Children's Rights, Student Voice, Informal Learning, and School Reform by Roseanna Bourke and John O'Neill Cultural Wellbeing in Classroom Communities in Australia by Sherridan Emery Global School Funding Debates and Reforms by Elisa Di Gregorio and Glenn C. Savage The Indonesian Equivalency Program for Out-of-School Youth by Ila Rosmilawati and Carol Reid Learning from Alternative Schools to Enhance School Completion by Kitty te Riele, Glenda McGregor, Martin Mills, Aspa Baroutsis, and Debra Hayes Managing Behavior or Promoting Engagement? by Jeff Thomas Reforming the Engagement of Schools with Unaccompanied Homeless Children by Catherine Robinson Remote and Rural Education in Australia and the Pacific by Stephen Crump, Kylie Twyford, and Theresa Koroivulaono STEM and STEAM Education in Australian K-12 Schooling by Kimberley Pressick-Kilborn, Melissa Silk, Jane Martin System Reform in the Early Childhood Education and Care Sector in Australia by Becky Shelley Taking a Wellbeing-Centric Approach to School Reform by Helen Cahill, Babak Dadvand, and Annie Gowing Trust in Schooling System Governance and Reform by John O'Neill Latin and South America Education Policies in Argentina by Myriam Feldfeber Educational Reforms Conducted by Brazilian Courts by Adriana Dragone Silveira Federalism, Decentralization, Intergovernmental Relations, and Educational Provision in Five Latin American Countries by Gilda Cardoso de Araujo Homeschooling in the Educational Landscape of Latin America by Luciane Muniz Ribeiro Barbosa Privatization of Education in Latin American Countries by Theresa Adrião and Camilla Croso
£355.21
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Do You Understand Me?: My Life, My Thoughts, My
Book SynopsisSofie Koborg Brøsen is eleven years old and, like other children of her age, goes to a mainstream school, loves reading comics and being with her family and her cat, Teddy. But Sofie is not the same as everyone else - she has autism spectrum disorder. Fed up with being misunderstood by her classmates, she has written a book about her world so others can learn to understand her, and vice versa.Sofie describes her day-to-day life in clear, unambiguous language and tells readers about things she finds difficult: being given too many instructions, disruptions to her routine, being teased, strong lights and smells and too much noise. She also tells about what she really likes - feeling accepted by other children, reading, nature, her autism camp and her cat.This fully illustrated book has already attracted much positive attention in Denmark. It is a readable insider's view of life as a child with autism attending a mainstream school and will be an invaluable resource in helping other children to understand their classmates with autism spectrum disorders. Teachers, parents, carers, support workers, children with autism spectrum disorders and their classmates will find this an entertaining, informative and attitude-changing read.Trade ReviewSofie is an 11 year old Danish girl with autism spectrum disorder. Tired of being misunderstood at school, she wrote this little book for her classmates. She describes her everyday life at home with her family and her cat, and at school. She writes about the things she finds difficult: being teased, disruptions to her routine, too much noise, reading people's body language, group work. A very accessible book for children, with illustrations and large print. -- Home Education Advisory ServiceSofie wanted her classmates to understand her and her autism spectrum disorder so she wrote this book. -- Community Care MagazineWith clear line drawings illustrating text, Sofie tells the reader about her life. She writes about her desire for routine, her difficulty in understanding other people's behaviour, and her sensory sensitivities. -- Community Care MagazineSofie was 11-years old when she wrote the book and the text would be understandable to most children of around that age. It would also be accessible to younger children reading along with an adult. In only 24 pages of text, this book manages to present the reality of living with ASD, avoiding technical language favoured by diagnostic descriptions. Clear, logical and complete - a lovely read for children and adults alike. -- Community Care Magazine
£14.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Collaborative Approaches to Learning for Pupils
Book SynopsisEducational environments can present challenges for children with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), who require different strategies than children with a more straightforward presentation of autism, and schools frequently find themselves struggling to meet their complex needs. In this guide PDA experts Ruth Fidler and Phil Christie outline effective strategies for supporting pupils with PDA in education settings.Including a useful overview of PDA, this book outlines the impact of this diagnostic profile on learning, and explains why Collaborative Approaches to Learning is such a successful method for supporting pupils with PDA. It shows how teaching professionals can get started with this approach, with advice for implementing key strategies to overcome common challenges. The book also includes information on creating PDA-friendly learning environments, helping pupils to develop long-term social and emotional resilience. With handy downloadable resources, valuable information on supporting the wellbeing of adults who work with children with PDA, this is an essential resource for teaching and support staff in mainstream and special education schools.Trade ReviewAs medical lead for ASD in Surrey, I witness first-hand the challenge that teachers face in responding to the needs of children with PDA symptoms. It's very clear that this book stems from the authors' unparalleled educational experience and I am excited about the good it is going to do. -- Dr Glòria Durà-Vilà, Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Surrey and Borders NHS Trust, author of ‘My Autism Book’ and ‘Me and my PDA’Table of Contents1. Towards an Understanding of PDA. 2. Implications for Teaching and Learning. 3. What are Collaborative Approaches to Learning. 4. Key Strategies. 5. Getting started. 6. Personalising the curriculum. 7. Encouraging social understanding and promoting emotional wellbeing. 8. Demonstrating progress. 9. Looking after yourself. Summary.
£14.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Talkabout Video Library
Book Synopsis*This resource was previously published as Talkabout DVD and includes the same video scenarios*This is a valuable resource for anyone using the 'Talkabout' series, bringing social skills to life! The video library contains acted scenarios for each skill being taught, modelling both poor and good behaviour, and includes videos taken in a number of settings and with a range of different ages. The videos are essential for situations where there is only one group facilitator and therefore difficulty in modelling different skills and behaviours. The resource includes an instruction booklet on how to access the video library and use the video in conjunction with 'Talkabout', and is a must-have for anyone using the 'Talkabout' books, teaching social skills, or working with people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities or social communication disorders. Trade Review"A dream to use and will breathe new life into social skills groups, particularly where having only one facilitator restricts role playing. I strongly recommend it for work with autistic spectrum conditions, learning disabilities, or emotional and behavioural difficulties." — Speech and Language Therapy in PracticeTable of ContentsBooklet to be used with Talkabout Online Video Library.
£31.34
Critical Publishing Ltd Developing Your Expertise as a SENCo: Leading
Book SynopsisThis book equips SENCOs and aspiring SENCOs to engage in high level continuing professional development activity associated with studying for mandatory qualifications, and supports critical and innovative practice and career progression. Written by a multi-disciplinary team, it embraces sociological, medical and post-modern perspectives. It will be of interest to researchers and practitioners as it also critiques current theory, legislation, policy and research and how these can be transferred into settings. The book considers issues that SENCo's will experience both in their role and as part of this professional development, identifying the complexity of issues they have to consider and priorities in their role. A range of pedagogic and interactive features are used to support the development of study skills when working at postgraduate level such as: research and literature searching; knowledge building and skills development in SENCo; the ability to galvanise change in their context including difficult and respectful conversations about SEN provision and the development of leadership skills. This book is unique in its link between the academic and professional dimensions of the mandatory qualification - a bridge between engaging in CPD and practice of the SENCo role.Trade Review"...a book that is relevant to all SENCOs. The authors and editors have deftly drawn together expertise spanning research, policy and practice in a way that is both relatable and accessible for SENCOs at all stages of their career. SENCOs often have significant demands on their time, but applying the wisdom shared in this book will undoubtedly save them time as they become more effective in the role. Throughout, the authors emphasise the agency of SENCOs and the critical leadership role they play, not just for those with SEND for inclusion across the entire setting. Above all, this book acts as a North Star for SENCOs, with its ethical golden thread guiding them to do what is right rather than what is easy. If you are a SENCO, this book should be at the top of your reading list." -- Professor Adam Boddison, OBE"The editors/authors of Developing you Expertise as a SENCO have clearly made a great effort to produce an up-to-date text that can be read cover-to-cover or dipped into when a specific aspect of SEN coordination is being evaluated in depth. This has paid off - short, well-designed chapters with case studies, resource information and good quality references allow readers to examine key issues in a manageable way. Well done to everyone involved, editors, chapter authors, and the many SENCo case study contributors." -- Christopher Robertson * Chair, the SENCo-Forum Advisory Group *"This is a useful book for SENCOs new to post and those with experience in the role. The chapters cover key aspects of being a SENCO, linking theory and practice throughout. The thread of inclusion runs through each, reminding the reader of how this ongoing journey should underpin all of the work they do. Chapters cover a range of relevant topics, offering a balanced critique on current thinking about SEN and inclusion. Topics are diverse and encourage critical reflection and the development of useful knowledge and skills to enable them to be a successful SENCO, supporting staff and pupils. An informative text which will be an essential resource for SENCOs." -- Jo Winwood * Programme Lead: Education, Serco UK&E Local Regional Government *Table of ContentsPart One: Examining the SENCo role Chapter 1 – Examining the SENCo role Chapter 2 – SENCo professional identity and development Chapter 3 - SENCos and inclusive pedagogy Chapter 4 – The SENCo as leader: speaking up and speaking out Chapter 5 – SENCos engaging with theory Part Two: The SENCo at work Chapter 6 - The SENCo role across age phases Chapter 7 – Working with children and young people experiencing additional challenges Chapter 8 – Working with parents Chapter 9 – Working with other professionals Chapter 10 – Working with critical reflection on professional practice Chapter 11 – SENCos using data Chapter 12 - Evidence based practice to promote advocacy for learners with SEND
£18.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The A-Z of Trauma-Informed Teaching: Strategies
Book Synopsis"This is a remarkable achievement. Like Batman's Utility belt for teachers. So many practical, wise, inspiring, and achievable ideas are packed in here. I can imagine this becoming as indispensable for teachers as Gray's Anatomy is for doctors..." - Stephen Fry"If you want a book to assist with your work with traumatised children, choose this one. It is the best!" - Professor Peter Fonagy OBE, Chief Executive, Anna Freud National Centre for Children & Families"Humane and grounded in science, this book could change lives." - Sir Norman Lamb, Chair of Maudsley NHS and Children and Young People's Mental Health CoalitionWhat does trauma-informed teaching really look like in the classroom, and can we really achieve it?Maybe you, like many other teachers, will reach the end of a busy day feeling exhausted, deskilled and less than keen to dive into a book on the theory of trauma. Luckily you won't find any complex theory or jargon in this book, but you will gain an understanding of how small humans develop, how perplexing behaviours can be explained and learn inclusive strategies that will help all children in your classroom and school. Part 1 provides you with an explanation of what trauma-informed teaching involves. Then, Part 2 lists an A-Z of issues and behaviours for you to flip to in your busiest moments, ranging from Aggression and Lateness right through to Learning Challenges and Zzz (sleep issues). Gain new understanding into the children in your classroom with this book offering you strategies to better support every child's mental health and resilience.Trade ReviewThis is a remarkable achievement. Like Batman's Utility belt for teachers. So many practical, wise, inspiring, and achievable ideas are packed in here. I can imagine this becoming as indispensable for teachers as Gray's Anatomy is for doctors... -- Stephen Fry, English actor and comedianIf you want a book to assist with your work with traumatised children, choose this one. It is the best! This is the most comprehensive, accurate, and practically valuable guide for managing children made vulnerable by adversity which all teachers should have. The authors provide a beautifully written, well laid out, accessible and accurate understanding of a highly complicated area and go on to identify all (yes all) the problems that can arise in an educational context with a child who experienced adversity and trauma and offer explanations and practical solutions to support their management. The book is a remarkable and invaluable resource for all those working with children, from senior clinician to professional support staff. -- Professor Peter Fonagy, OBE, Chief Executive, Anna Freud National Centre for Children & FamiliesA must read for all teachers! The A-Z will empower and equip teachers to understand trauma and create the best possible environment for children to feel safe enough to learn. -- Helen Fearn, Primary Teacher, Adoptive Mum, Foster parent, Therapeutic Parenting Coach and TrainerAt last, the ultimate, practical guide to understanding children and their behaviour. Humane and grounded in science, this book could change lives. Instead of punishing 'naughty' or 'badly behaved' children, teachers and others will get the tools to do their job, recognising the impact of trauma and other adversity, and enabling children to learn and to grow. -- Sir Norman Lamb, Chair of Maudsley NHS and Children and Young People’s Mental Health CoalitionEvery person working in a School needs to read this book! By demystifying complex behaviour, this book gives readers the confidence to question 'School-shaped' approaches and the tools to build relationships based on trust, which is the key to meeting the needs of children affected by trauma. -- Naomi Edmund, adoptive parent and former school nurseThe authors' hands on experience of developmental trauma means the book is written with a lot of heart and the advice therein has real integrity. It is also written with an understanding for the lot of teachers trying their best to accommodate ever more complex needs in their classrooms. The result is a refreshingly succinct, accessible, informative read - one that parents and teachers alike should find immensely useful. -- Nick Moss, headteacher, Minchinhampton Primary Academy
£17.99
Multilingual Matters Teaching Languages to Students with Specific
Book SynopsisThis book is intended to help language teachers to work effectively and successfully with students who have Specific Learning Differences (SpLDs). It enables teachers to gain a thorough understanding of the nature of SpLDs and how these affect both general learning processes and the mechanisms of second language acquisition. In addition, the book explores the particular inclusive methods and techniques of teaching and assessment that foster success in language learning. Language teaching is embedded in a wider social and educational context, and therefore the book also provides an in-depth discussion of general educational issues related to identifying and disclosing disabilities and to making transitions from one institution to the other. The content has been thoroughly updated and revised for the second edition, particularly in the areas of inclusive pedagogies, new evidence-based methods and tools for identifying SpLDs, and new conceptualisations of neurodiversity. The book also includes the latest research on assessment, transition and progression, and the impact of SpLDs on additional language learning.Trade ReviewThis timely and informative book addresses the impact of specific learning differences (SpLDs) on learning additional languages and the knowledge and teaching strategies that teachers need to enhance the language learning of SpLDs. This accessible volume promises to be a useful companion for teacher educators in teacher training and in-service contexts. * Esther Geva, University of Toronto, Canada *This book provides a comprehensive overview of how to teach languages to learners with SpLDs. The practical tips included are immensely beneficial for anyone engaged in language teaching. This is a book that every language teacher should keep as a guide for everyday use, and an extremely valuable resource for teacher education programmes. * Bimali Indrarathne, University of York, UK *I am excited about the second edition of this book, and I am truly looking forward to using it in my teaching! The writing style is very accessible, even for those for whom English is not their L1, and the summary of key points at the end of each chapter will be a useful tool for students. * J. Buendgens-Kosten, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany *Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Discourses of Disability in Education Chapter 2. What are Specific Learning Differences? Chapter 3. The Impact of SpLDs on Learning Additional Languages Chapter 4. Identification and Disclosure Chapter 5. Inclusive Language Teaching Chapter 6. Techniques for Inclusive Language Teaching Chapter 7. Assessment of the Language Skills of Language Learners with SpLDs Chapter 8. Transition and Progression Appendices References Index
£26.96
Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development The Way to Inclusion
Book SynopsisChock-full of research, resources, and seasoned advice, this book walks you step-by-step through the inclusivity change process, from envisioning your path to reimagining the roles of existing staff and everything in between. The book outlines seven clearly defined milestones tied to an Action Plan that will help you stay the course.
£22.91
Taylor & Francis Ltd High Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms
Book SynopsisHigh Leverage Practices for Inclusive Classrooms, Second Edition offers a set of practices that are integral to the support of student learning, and that can be systematically taught, learned, and implemented by those entering the teaching profession. In this second edition, chapters have been fully updated to reflect changes in the field since its original publication, and feature all new examples illustrating the use of HLPs and incorporating culturally responsive practices. Focused primarily on Tiers 1 and 2or work that mostly occurs with students with mild to moderate disabilities in general education classroomsthis powerful, research-based resource provides rich, practical information highly suitable for teachers, and additionally useful for teacher educators and teacher preparation programs.Table of ContentsSection 1: Collaboration High Leverage Practices 1. Collaborating with Colleagues to Increase Student Success 2. Lead Effective Meetings with Professionals and Families 3. Collaborate with Families to Support Student Learning and Secure Needed Services Section 2: Assessment High Leverage Practices 4. Using Multiple Sources of Information to Develop a Comprehensive Understanding of a Student’s Strengths and Needs 5. Interpreting and Communicating Assessment Information with Stakeholders to Collaboratively Design and Implement Educational Programs 6. Using Student Assessment Data, Analyzing Instructional Practices, and Making Necessary Adjustments that Improve Student Outcomes Section 3: Social/Emotional/Behavioral High Leverage Practices 7. Consistent, Organized, Respectful Learning Environment 8. Using Feedback to Improve Student Outcomes 9. Teaching Social Skills 10. Conducting Functional Behavior Assessments to Develop Individualized Behavior Support Plans Section 4: Instruction High Leverage Practices 11. Identify and Prioritize Long- and Short-term Learning Goals 12. Systematically Design Instruction Toward a Specific Goal 13. Adapt Curriculum Tasks and Materials for Specific Learning Goals 14.Teaching Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence 15. Providing Scaffolded Supports 16. Use Explicit Instruction 17. Using Flexible Grouping 18. Use Strategies to Promote Active Student Engagement 19. Using Assistive and Instructional Technologies 20. Provide Intensive Instruction 21.Teach Students to Maintain and Generalize New Learning Across Time and Settings 22. Providing Positive and Corrective Feedback 23. Reflections on High Leverage Practices for Teachers, School Leaders, and Teacher Educators
£27.54
Rockridge Press Gifted and Talented Workbook for Kids: 101
Book Synopsis
£16.14
Kohlhammer Elternarbeit Und Behinderung: Empowerment -
Book Synopsis
£28.50
University of Minnesota Press Worlds of Autism
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Critical Autism Studies: Notes on an Emerging FieldMichael Orsini and Joyce DavidsonPart I. Approaching Autism1. Autism in an Age of Empathy: A Cautionary CritiquePatrick McDonagh2. Autism and the PosthumanStuart Murray3. Cerebralizing Autism within the Neurodiversity MovementFrancisco Ortega4. Autism as a Form of Biological CitizenshipCharlotte Brownlow and Lindsay O’DellPart II. Researching the Politics and Practice of Care5. Autism and Genetics: Profit, Risk, and Bare LifeMajia Holmer Nadesan6. Caring for Autism: Toward a More Responsive StateKristin Bumiller7. Participatory Research with Autistic Communities: Shifting the SystemDora Raymaker and Christina NicolaidisPart III. Diagnosis and Difference in Autism8. Capturing Diagnostic Journeys of Life on the Autism SpectrumSara Ryan9. Divided or Opposed?: The Level of Functioning Arguments in Autism Related Political Discourse in CanadaDana Lee Baker and Lila Walsh 10. Autism and Social Movements in France: A Comparative PerspectiveBrigitte Chamak and Beatrice Bonniau Part IV. Cultural Productions and Representations of Autism11. Narrating AutismMark Osteen12. The Shifting Horizons of Autism OnlineJoyce Davidson and Michael Orsini 13. Autism and the Task of the TranslatorKristina Chew 14. “All the Things I Have Ever Been”: Autoethnographic Reflections on Academic Writing and AutismDawn Eddings Prince ContributorsIndex
£17.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Complete Learning Disabilities Handbook
Book Synopsis* The previous editions of this book have been extremely successful, with nearly 80,000 copies sold to date. * Of the 6-7 million children receiving special education in the U.S. , the clear majority are considered Learning Disabled.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments xv About the Authors xvii About This Book xix 1 An Overview of the Field of Learning Disabilities 1 History of Learning Disabilities 2 Causal Factors 6 Incidence 8 Primary Characteristics of Learning Disabilities 8 Comorbid or Co-occurring Conditions 9 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 9 Conduct Disorder 10 Tourette Syndrome 10 Prognosis 10 Programs and Settings for the Learning Disabled 11 Facts About Learning Disabilities 12 Summary 14 List of Major Organizations for the Learning Disabled 14 Periodicals on Learning Disabilities 15 2 Research in the Field of Learning Disabilities 17 Overview of the Brain, Biology, and Behavior 17 Brain Injury 20 Structural Brain Differences 22 Biochemical Influences 25 Research on Memory 27 Research on Metacognition 28 Research on Phonological Processing Problems 42 Research on Maturation and Retention 43 Research on Communication Problems 45 Research on Self-Concept, Self-Esteem, and Self-Efficacy 45 Research on Teachers’ Perceptions 46 Research on Social Competence and Social Skills Training 46 Summary 47 3 Understanding the Laws 48 Parental Rights 50 Parents as Advocates 53 Student Rights 53 Teacher Rights and Obligations 53 Behavioral Goals and Behavioral Improvement Plans 54 Student and Parental Rights Regarding Suspension or Expulsion 56 Summary 57 4 Early Childhood Education for At-Risk Students 58 Special Education Services from Birth Through Age Two 62 Special Education Services for Children Ages Three Through Five 63 Assessment of Young Children 64 The Components of an Effective Early Childhood Education Program 65 Maturation and “Readiness” for Kindergarten 66 Summary 67 5 The Student Study Team Process 68 The Case for Early Intervention 69 Recognizing the Need 69 Talking with Parents 69 Parent and Student Preparation for the Student Study Team (SST) 71 Predictable Parental Feelings and Reactions 74 Initiating a Request for a Student Study Meeting 74 The Student Study Team Process 74 The Roles of the SST Members 76 Digital Classroom Accommodations 83 Sensory Accommodations 85 6 Formal Assessment and Identification of the Student with Learning Disabilities 86 The Multidisciplinary Team Process 86 Roles of the Members of the Multidisciplinary Team 87 Guidelines for Assessment 88 Intellectual Assessment 89 Intelligence Quotient (IQ) 89 Visual Perception 91 Auditory Perception 93 Memory 94 Academic Assessment 94 Commonly Used Tests 95 Classroom and Playground Observations 96 Time-on-Task Assessment 100 Language Assessment 102 Health Assessment 103 Behavioral Assessment 103 Summary 104 7 Planning for the Student with Learning Disabilities 110 Eligibility Issues 111 The Discrepancy Model 113 Exclusionary Criteria 114 Assessment Scores and Their Implication for Learning 115 Eligible or Not Eligible? Developing the Individual Education Plan (IEP) 117 Choosing the Appropriate Educational Setting (“Least Restrictive Environment”) 117 Determining the Number of Hours 118 Writing Appropriate, Measurable Objectives 119 The Purpose of Goals 119 Dissenting Opinions 120 Reviews of the IEP 120 The Annual Review 120 The Triennial Review 120 Special Reviews 120 Due Process 120 8 Classroom Management for Teachers 127 Creating an Attractive and Useful Classroom 127 Planning the First Week’s Activities 128 Behavioral Management Considerations 129 Positive Reinforcement 129 Rules 130 Settling Students After a Recess 132 Projecting a Positive Feeling 132 Finding Better Ways to Talk to Students 133 Preventing Misbehavior 134 Keep the Environment Consistent and Structured 134 Help Students Succeed 134 Use Rewards, Contracts, Tokens, and Reinforcers 135 Rewards 135 Contracts 136 Lotteries 136 Token Economies 136 Handling Misbehavior 138 “Ball in Your Court” Technique 139 Timeout 139 Crisis Management 140 Four Types of Challenging Students 140 Record Keeping 143 Using the Classroom Aide Effectively 144 Twenty Tips for Successful Classroom Management 144 Sample Approaches to Handling Inappropriate Behaviors 146 Summary 149 9 Academic Management Considerations 150 Curriculum, Setting, and Students’ Needs 151 Getting to Know Your Students’ Academic Needs Quickly Through Informal Testing 152 Goal Setting and Effective Lesson Design 152 Planning the School Day 155 Planning for Flexibility 156 Scheduling and Pacing 156 Using a Variety of Activities 156 Grouping Students 156 Allowing Students Some Choice in Assignments and Rewards 156 Transforming Passive Students into Participatory Students 157 Overcoming Failure Syndrome 157 Planning Cooperative Learning Tasks 158 Suggestions for Maximizing Educational Results 159 Improving Lesson Results Through Feedback 160 Improving Learning Through Specific Teaching Techniques 161 Tests That Teach 161 Story Mapping, Advanced Organizers, and Webs 162 Mnemonics 164 Use of Higher-Level Thinking Activities 164 Issues of Grading and Evaluation 165 Tips for Academic Management 166 10 Interventions for Specific Problems 168 Visual Perceptual Deficits 169 Auditory Processing Deficits 172 Spatial Awareness Deficits 174 Conceptual Deficits 175 Memory Deficits 177 Students with Poor Work Habits 180 Interventions for Other Common LD Classroom Problems 182 Students with Poor Social Relationships or Behaviors 185 Students with Dyslexia 191 Sample History Assignment 193 Students with ADD or ADHD 194 Medical Treatment of ADD and ADHD 194 Behavioral Considerations for Students with ADD or ADHD 196 Tips for Classroom Teachers 197 11 Reading and the Student with Learning Disabilities 199 Who Will Have Trouble Learning to Read? 200 Elements of a Balanced Literacy Program 200 Phonemic Awareness 201 Sample Phonemic Awareness Lesson 1: Kindergarten–Grade 1 202 Sample Phonemic Awareness Lesson 2: Kindergarten–Grade 1 203 Sample Phonemic Awareness Lesson 3: Grades 1–2 (Instructional Level) 205 Sample Phonemic Awareness Lesson 4: Any Grade to High School 206 A Step-by-Step Guide for Teaching Reading to Students with Learning Disabilities 207 Letter Recognition and Sound Knowledge 210 Working with the Nonreader 211 Working with the Emergent Reader 216 Materials for Beginning and Emergent Readers 218 Working with the Guided Reader 220 Tips for Teaching Reading 228 12 Writing, Spelling, and Speaking 256 Printing 259 Teaching the Mechanics of Writing 260 Sample Interactive Writing Lesson (Instructional Level 1.3) 262 Sample Writing Lesson (Instructional Level 2.5) 265 Spelling for Young Students with Learning Disabilities 266 Materials 266 Methods 267 Speaking Activities for Young Students with Learning Disabilities 270 Handwriting Skills for Older Students with Learning Disabilities 271 The Mechanics of Writing for Older Students with Learning Disabilities 274 Letter Writing 277 E-mails and Digital Communication 278 Report Writing 278 Journal Writing 279 Spelling Activities for Older Students with Learning Disabilities 280 Speaking Opportunities for Older Students with Learning Disabilities 285 Sample Lesson: Recognizing Nouns 286 Sample Lesson: Recognizing Verbs 288 Writing Activities 290 My Accident 291 Title of My Story 292 13 Teaching Mathematically Challenged Students 297 Diagnosing a Student’s Difficulties 297 Teaching Techniques 299 Levels of Understanding: Concrete, Representational, and Abstract 299 Incorporating Reading into the Math Curriculum 303 Teaching Specific Skills 305 Counting Symbols and One-to-One Correspondence 305 Beginning Addition 306 Counting and Understanding the Numbers 0–100 307 Recognizing and Counting Coins 309 Place Value: Ones and Tens Place 309 Counting by Fives 311 Time—by the Hour 312 Time—by Hour and Minute 312 Beginning Subtraction 314 Doing and Undoing: Plus and Minus 314 Building Numbers 316 Addition and Regrouping 317 More and Less 317 Simple Story Problems 318 Subtraction With and Without Regrouping 318 Rounding Numbers to the Nearest 10 or Nearest 100 320 Recognizing and Spelling Number Words 320 Place Value—Through Thousands 323 Linear Measurement 323 Simple Multiplication Techniques 324 Simple Division Techniques 327 Doing and Undoing (Multiplication and Division) 327 Liquid Measurement 328 Fractions 328 Estimating 331 More Complex Story Problems 331 More Complex Division 332 Relating Fractions to Decimals 332 Making Change 333 Summary 333 14 Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities 335 Understanding the Changing Needs of the Adolescent 335 School Changes 335 Physical Changes 336 Efforts to Engage the Junior High Student in the Educational Process 337 Departmentalization (School Within a School) 337 Personal Efforts of Individual Teachers 338 Curriculum for the Junior High School 339 Basic Skills 340 Strategies to Increase Metacognition and Learning 341 The Art of Counseling Adolescent Students 341 Teaching Students to Be Their Own Advocates 343 Transition IEPs 346 Understanding the Needs of the High School Student with Learning Disabilities 346 Work-Study Program 347 Continuation Schools and Independent Study Programs 348 Life and Social Skills 348 Understanding the Needs of the Young Adult with Learning Disabilities 348 Services Available to Students Going to College 350 Vocational Rehabilitation Services for the Learning Disabled 351 Adult Education Opportunities 351 15 The Role of the Family 352 The Role of Parents—as Parents 352 The Home Environment 353 Providing Worthwhile Activities 354 The Role of Parents—as Teachers 354 Supervision of Homework 354 Helping at School 356 The Role of Parents—as Advocates 356 Tips for Helping Your Child 357 16 Education in the New Millennium 359 Increased Mainstreaming 359 Increased Use of Technology 360 Class Size 361 Teacher Preparation Trends and Issues 362 Professional Salaries and Working Conditions 362 Conclusion 363 References 365 Further Reading 373 Index 377
£26.10
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Nurture Groups in School and at Home: Connecting
Book SynopsisThis book explores the ways in which pupils with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties can be effectively engaged in schooling - either in school or at home. It explains the social and emotional underpinnings of learning and presents practical strategies for aiding engagement.Nurture groups, originally devised and implemented in the 1970s, are specially designed classes that cater for pupils having difficulties in adjusting to the requirements of mainstream classrooms. Paul Cooper and Yonca Tiknaz present evidence of the success of nurture groups from the perspectives of the children participating in them, their parents and school staff members who manage nurture groups in schools, and examine what factors affect the success of the group. From this they draw key messages for effective practice, including the fundamental importance of recognising a child's emotional needs and meeting them, and the pivotal role of the relationship between the teaching staff co-ordinating the group.Nurture Groups in School and at Home will provide essential information and accessible advice for teaching professionals running nurture groups in schools and for parents and carers running them at home.Trade ReviewI would recommend this as a useful book for all Educational Psychology Service libraries and, if you can, get schools, who are nurturing, innovative and who put the emotional health of their children and families before results, to read it too. -- DebateThe gentle pace of the book does not detract from its clear message: there is no blame; no fault; only unhappy children and desperate parents and teachers. Each chapter is clearly defined and the main points summarised, making its content accessible. Indeed, one of the book's greatest strengths is the importance placed on the role of the carer and professional working together and not in isolation. I would have no hesitation in recommending it to any adult involved with nurture groups of interested in the underpinning principles of how a child learns. -- Community CareThe book provides essential information and advice for teaching professionals who run nurture groups and for carers running them at home. I would have no hesitations in recommending it to any dult involved with nurture groups or interested in the underpinning principles of how a child learns. -- Community CareI was impressed by the book's structure and accessible format at each chapter is succintly introduced and summarised, easing the reader's ability to make sense of the concepts. Any therapists working alongside schools in supporting youn people with mental health problems, this book has much to offer. -- Children, Young People & FamiliesBack in the 1970s someone came up with a very good idea; provide specially-designed classes for students who have difficulty adjusting to the mainstream, staff the classes with techers trained in nurturing and meeting the needs of these special students, and engage a range of educators, parents, and peers to create a supportive environment that is student-centred. According to Cooper (education,U. of Leicester} and Tiknaz {rising educational achievement, U. of Leicester) such nurture groups are effective in the classroom and in the home at bringing children with social, emotional, and behavioural needs closer to accepting educational and other experiences. Writing for educators and parents, they describe nuture groups and what school staff about them, the role of caring people in nurture groups, selection of students for groups, research indications, models for analyzing problems situations and key messages for practitioners. -- BookNews.comTable of ContentsPreface. 1. Nurture Groups. 2. A Nurture Group in Action. 3. What School Staff Say About Nurture Groups. 4. Carers, Children and Nurture Groups. 5. How Are Students Selected for Placement in a Nurture Group?. 6. Do Nurture Groups Work? Existing Research on Nurture Groups. 7. Involving Carers in Nurture Groups. 8. A Model for Analysing Problem Situations: S.A.L.A.D. 9. What Makes a Successful Nurture Group?. 10. Conclusion: Key Pointers for Practitioners. Subject index. Author index.The `Innovative Learning for All' seriesThe `Innovative Learning for All' series features accessible books that reveal how schools and educators can meet the needs of vulnerable students, encouraging them to engage in learning and to feel confident in the classroom. Grounded in the latest innovative practice and research, these books offer positive guidance on improving the educational standards for all children by ensuring the most vulnerable are supported.
£20.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Animal-assisted Interventions for Individuals
Book SynopsisThis book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skills, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviours, and improve quality of life.Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding, utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of benefits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends. Merope Pavlides relates the success stories of different animal-assisted interventions, as well as noting the challenges of working with particular animal species. She also emphasizes the importance of tailoring interventions to the specific needs of the individual and of monitoring progress.With recommendations for resources and further reading, this book will be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them.Trade Reviewthis book is ideal for parents of children with autism exploring options to help their children overcome common behavioral, verbal, pshysical, and social hurdles. It is essential for parents of children with autism or individuals with autism who have made the decision to incorporate animal service or therapy into their lives. This book would also be incredibly useful for animal trainers, especially those belonging to service organizations who are considering accommodating individuals with autism in their service and therapy schemes. -- Journal of Autism and Developmental DisordersWhen I first received 'Animal-Assisted Interventions for Individuals with Autism' for review, I half expected it to be a cheerleading book filled with anecdotes about the panacea of using animals with those affected by autism. Thus, it was a pleasant surprise to find a well-written book that is well researched and addresses my interests and concerns as a psychologist new to the area of animal-assisted interventions. -- PsycCRITIQUES[E]ssential reading for families, teachers, and anyone who is interested in using service animals to help individuals on the autism spectrum -- from the foreword by Temple GrandinThis book looks at how therapies involving animals can be used to help individuals with autism to develop skill, including sensory and social skills, to manage challenging behaviors,and improve quality of life.Whether participating in therapeutic horseback riding,utilizing a trained service dog, visiting a dolphin therapy center, or simply experiencing companion animal therapy, people with autism can reap a multitude of beneifits from interaction with furry, feathered, and finned friends.With recommendations for resources and further reading, this book wull be of great interest to people with autism, their parents, and the professionals who work with them. -- Autism UsDid you know that dogs may be trained to help children with autism? I didn't until I read this fascinating book. The book contains many heart warming case studies describing how the child's quality of life has been improved through their interaction with animals. So read, enjoy and be inspired. -- NAPLICThe book provides practical advice for families considering a service dog. It highlights funding issues, problems faced by families aaand professionals, and makes reference to the problems and benefits of using animals in the community. I found this book fascinating and inspiring. Families and professionals can benefit from reading this book and adapt many of the ideas and perhaps inspire more people to use animals to provide opportunities to assist with communication, independence, relaxation, sensory exploration and emotional support. -- PMLD Link JournalTable of ContentsForeword by Temple Grandin. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction. 2. Service Dogs. 3. Animal-assisted Therapy and Activities. 4. Companion Animals. 5. Therapeutic Riding. 6. Dolphin Therapy. 7. Conclusion. Appendix 1: Online Resources. References. Index.
£17.99
Rowman & Littlefield Teaching Soft Skills in a Hard World
Book SynopsisThis book will introduce fourteen of the most important soft skills in the field of education. It will explain how each skill is used in teaching as well as ideas for how to model and explain them in college classrooms, field experiences, and student teaching. The chapters also contain ideas for administrators and mentor teachers who are working with beginning teachers. Hopefully, by learning the soft skills of teaching, pre-service education students and beginning teachers will become successful instructors and models of good citizenship in future classrooms.Trade ReviewTeaching Soft Skills in a Hard World: Skills for Beginning Teachers is a timely addition to the resources available to teacher educators. It addresses the development of skills that, while important, have received little attention to date. It’s easy to use within any teacher education class as each chapter provides background information relative to each skill, and follows with practical ways to model and teach the skills to preservice teachers. The classroom-based examples within the descriptions of the skills are practical, and demonstrate the content is informed directly by the author’s many years of experience working in classrooms with teacher education candidates. This book would be useful for any university faculty, administrator or new teacher. As Nancy writes, “Teachers who work to make content meaningful to students and discover innovative ways to teach them, are those that students love to be around.” The same could be said of the professors who decide to dedicate time to introduce the skills presented in this book. -- S. Michael Putman, professor, UNC CharlotteIn this book, Dr. Melser captures the essence of fourteen important soft skills effective teachers need to be able to know and do—whether they are novice or veteran teachers. In this well organized and easy to read book, the author provides some down-to-earth practical ideas and activities that professors can use in helping their preservice teachers learn these important soft skills. Principals and supervisors could effectively use this book in providing clinical assistance to their teachers who need assistance in improving skills in such areas as communicating with parents, being more collaborative and professional, effective decision making, and developing a better work ethic. Each chapter is filled with time-tested and proven activities that builds the essential soft skills teachers need to be effective. -- John E. Jacobson, professor of education and literacy, Ball State UniversityTeaching Soft Skills in a Hard World is essential reading for anyone preparing today’s teachers. The critical soft skills necessary to be a successful teacher are detailed, but the author doesn’t stop there. The real value of this book is that every chapter is also filled with concrete suggestions to model and practice each of these essential skills. -- Janet Buckenmeyer, dean and professor, Bayh College of EducationTable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1- Communication Skills Chapter 2- Confidence Chapter 3- Enthusiasm Chapter 4- Creativity Chapter 5- Decision Making Skills Chapter 6- Teamwork and Collaboration Chapter 7- Stress Management Chapter 8- Positive Attitude Chapter 9- Adaptability/ Flexibility Chapter 10- Time Management Chapter 11- Organization Chapter 12- Initiative Chapter 13- Professionalism Chapter 14- Work Ethic Conclusion Bibliography About the Author
£18.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Supporting Language and Emotional Development in
Book SynopsisThis book is the individual guidebook used to support the six ''Pip and Bunny'' storybooks.The Pip and Bunny' picture books have been carefully written and illustrated to support language and emotional development through reading. By inspiring conversation and fueling the young reader's imagination the books promote emotional and social literacy.Designed for use within the Early Years setting or at home, each story explores different areas of social and emotional development. The accompanying guide has been created to help the parent or practitioner use the books effectively and includes: Talking Points' relating to the child's own world What's the Word?' picture pages to be photocopied, downloaded or printed Detailed suggestions as to how to link with other EYFS areas of learning The full set is designed to be used in both individual and group settings, and at various stages of a child's dTable of Contents1. Aims and Learning Outcomes. 2. Target Readers and Users. 3.Using the Handbook: -Rationale -Main focus, summary and text of each book -Four ways to present the material. 4. Six book titles and sequence for reading. 5. Acknowledgements 6. References 7. Resources/additional ideas and stories for each book
£27.54
HarperCollins Publishers Somebody Elses Kids
Book SynopsisFrom the author of Sunday Times bestsellers One Child and Ghost Girl comes a heartbreaking story of one teacher's determination to turn a chaotic group of damaged children into a family.Trade Review'Hayden is a fine storyteller, recounting the touching bonds that form among children and between Hayden and her students.' Washington Post 'A heartwarming book full of tenderness.' Library Journal 'Torey Hayden deserves the kind of respect I can't give many people. She isn't just valuable, she's incredible. The world needs more like Torey Hayden.' Boston Globe
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Progress Guide 5
Book SynopsisThe Busy Ant Maths programme is based on differentiation, to ensure that each pupil is completely catered for.Using the Progress Guide, teachers can reach every child with support and extension activities, to raise pupil attainment and ensure rapid progression for all children.The Busy Ant Maths programme is based on differentiation, to ensure that each pupil is completely catered for.Using the Progress Guide, teachers can reach every child with support and extension activities, to raise pupil attainment and ensure rapid progression for all children.Written by an expert author team with over 50 years' combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start.Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine
£61.75
HarperCollins Publishers Progress Guide 2
Book SynopsisThe Busy Ant Maths programme is based on differentiation, to ensure that each pupil is completely catered for.Using the Progress Guide, teachers can reach every child with support and extension activities, to raise pupil attainment and ensure rapid progression for all children.Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine
£48.75
HarperCollins Publishers Progress Guide 6 Busy Ant Maths
Book SynopsisThe Busy Ant Maths programme is based on differentiation, to ensure that each pupil is completely catered for.Using the Progress Guide, teachers can reach every child with support and extension activities, to raise pupil attainment and ensure rapid progression for all children.Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine
£65.00
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Somebody Elses Kids
Book Synopsis
£15.19
Ebury Publishing Understanding Attention Deficit Disorder
Book SynopsisIn his typically friendly and clear style, the ever-popular Dr Chris Green, with Dr Kit Chee, explains the treatments and causes of Attention Deficit Disorder, a condition that affects the learning and behaviour of up to 1 in 10 children in this country. Aimed at parents, teachers and health professionals, this book dispels the myths about ADHD and gives a clear overview of the condition: the causes, the behaviours and the treatments. Full of well-tried, practical strategies to help with common problems such as inattention, underachievement and impulsiveness, the book covers:- The causes, how to help improve behaviour at home and at school- Making the diagnosis, medication and alternative therapies- Hints to help reading, writing and language- Ways to boost self-esteem- ADHD in adults- The latest research and where to go for further helpUnderstanding ADHD offers invaluable guidance to help parents work with teachers and heal
£17.99
Ebury Publishing Dyslexia
Book SynopsisDyslexic people face many problems in the workplace: difficulties with reading and writing, memory, organisation and time management, and a recent TUC report on dyslexia in the workplace estimates that 3 million people are affected.Dyslexia: How to survive and succeed at work is written by a leading expert in the field for people of all backgrounds and abilities and will help you to master complex organisational skills, deal with a large workload and cope with the demands of deadlines. It also shows how to improve confidence, deal with stress, and build on the creative talent that many dyslexics possess.Dyslexia: How to survive and succeed at work:- Explains what dyslexic and dyspraxic difficulties are- Describes how they affect workplace efficiency- Offers strategies to manage dyslexic difficulties and reduce their adverse effect on work efficiency- Provides information about ways in which employers can help dyslexic employeesTrade Reviewa comprehensive exploration of ways to improve skills...written in an accessible, informal style * Dyslexia Review *a gem of a book, just what was needed -- Katherine Kindersley * Dyslexia Teaching Centre *This most affordable guide fills a gap we have long been waiting for and is highly recommended, not only for use by adult dyslexics/dyspraxics, but also their employers, line managers, colleagues, tutors, family and friends. In fact, all those who are dealing with dyslexic/dyspraxic adults on a daily basis * Eleanor May-Brenneker, Dyslexia Consultant *...provides good advice, tips and strategies to compensate for literacy, organisational, emotional, and communication difficulties in the workplace * Dyslexia Contact *a particularly thorough guide * Library Journal *
£14.24
