03356nam 2200685 a 450 991080781840332120200520144314.09781441653895(electronic book)1-4522-6117-21-4522-1473-51-4416-5389-9(electronic book)9781412957694(cloth : alkaline paper)9781412957700(paperback : alkaline paper)(CKB)2560000000013193(EBL)1157309(MiAaPQ)EBC1157309(EXLCZ)99256000000001319320071218d2008 uy 0engur|||||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierEmbracing disabilities in the classroom strategies to maximize students' assets /Toby J. Karten1st ed.Thousand Oaks, CA Corwin Pressc20081 online resource (297 pages) ;illustrationsDescription based upon print version of record.1-4129-5769-9 1-4129-5770-2 Includes bibliographical references and index.PART I: Introducing disabilities --1. Historical background of disabilities --2. How others interact with and acknowledge disabilities and differences --PART II: Classroom implications --3. Entering the inclusive classroom --4. Mastering the curriculum --5. Content-related strategies and lessons --6. Instructional differentiation and sensitivities that respond to students' behavioral, social, emotional, and perceptual needs --PART III: Schools, families, and the future --7. Increasing disability awareness: Promoting positive attitudes for families and all communities --8. Future horizons for people with disabilities --Appendix A. Differentiating and assessing attitudes with ability awareness rubrics --Appendix B. Enabling versus challenging your students --Appendix C. Student data documentation --Appendix D. Increasing communication and collaboration.Foster positive experiences by differentiating not only instruction but attitudes too! This practical resource illustrates how educators can effectively promote sensitive, inclusive practices that maximize success for students with disabilities. Karten demonstrates the impact of literature, self-advocacy, role playing, and behavioral, academic, and social interventions on students' growth. The numerous tables, rubrics, instructional guidelines, charts, and content-rich interdisciplinary lessons help readers: Determine effective strategies for differentiating instruction for specific disaChildren with disabilitiesEducationUnited StatesInclusive educationUnited StatesChildren with disabilitiesEducationInclusive education371.91Karten Toby J884738MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910807818403321Embracing disabilities in the classroom3936044UNINA