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How to Support Students with Disabilities in the General Education Classroom.

David M. LopesCohort 36May 2014

Start with the IEP

Each student with disabilities has his or her own set of skills, strengths, and learning needs, which are documented in the IEP. So, it’s a good idea to find out more about the students strengths and interests.

Parents are a great source of this information.

So is the student.

Have Less of this in the Classroom

Whole-class, teacher-directed instruction.

Student passivity: sitting, listening, receiving and absorbing information.

Student time spent reading textbooks

Tracking or leveling students into ability groups.

Pull-out special programs.

Rote memorization of facts and details.

Have More of this is the Classroom

Experimental, inductive, hands-on learning.

Choice for students; e.g., picking their own books, writing topics, team partners, research projects.

Attention to affective needs and the varying cognitive styles of individual students.

Cooperative, collaborative activity; developing the classroom as an interdependent community.

Varied and cooperative roles for teachers, parents, and administrators.

How to Plan Effectively

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How to Manage the Classroom

How to Structure Lessons

Deal with Behavioral Issues

References

Escowitz, S. (2008). Multiple Disabilities in Your Classroom. National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities.

Land, S. (2004). Effective Teaching Practices for Students in Inclusive Classrooms. William & Mary School of Education.

Roberts, M. (2001). Off-Task Behavior in the Classroom: Applying FBA and CBM. NASP Toolkit: Practical Resources at Your Fingertips.

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