Description
Book SynopsisStep outside of the IEPs and behavioral paperwork currently generated in schools, go where disabled people are thriving today, and see the results in learning, growth, and expression. This authoritative book offers readers alternative ways to think about learning and behavior in special education.
Table of Contents
- Contents
- Preface vii
- Acknowledgments xi
- 1. A Special Education 1
- Decision-Making and Special Education 2
- Placement 3
- Learning and Special Education 4
- Individualized Learning 6
- Behavior and Special Education 9
- Theory and Method 12
- 2. The Dojo 17
- Warming Up 22
- Practice 24
- Lessons Learned 31
- Reflection Questions 37
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Interlude, The Field 38
- 3. The Arena 40
- The Reward of Risk-Taking 41
- Gina's Assistants 42
- Mounting—ÒAre You Ready?Ó 43
- ÒToday, You Are in ChargeÓ 45
- Lessons Learned 52
- Reflection Questions 57
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Interlude, The Library 58
- 4. The Theater 60
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Title: Affinity Spaces and the Theater 60
- Act One 60
- Scene One: Warm-Up 60
- Act Two 66
- Scene One: The Show 66
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Title: Inclusivity by Design 67
- Act One 67
- Scene One: The Tour 67
- Scene Two: Xavier 70
- Scene Three: Karla 72
- Act Two 73
- Scene One: Belonging by Design 73
- Lessons Learned 75
- Reflection Questions 78
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Interlude, The CafŽ 79
- 5. The Studio 81
- Rhythm in My Bones 82
- Suzy 83
- Josh and Allie 85
- Jam Session 88
- Miriam 91
- Lessons Learned 94
- Reflection Questions 97
- 6. The Sinclair School: A Counterstory 98
- References 105
- Index 109
- About the Author 116
