From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks: 100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Classrooms - Tapa blanda

"A treasure trove of strategies for making any classroom more inclusive. Differentiating instruction has never seemed easier--or more fun!"--Rachel Janney, Ph.D."Inclusive School Works, Blacksburg, Virginia" (11/24/2009) "Will be tremendously helpful to educators who are desirous of helping diverse learners achieve academic success."--Robi M. Kronberg, Ph.D."Educational Consultant, Littleton, Colorado" (11/24/2009) "Every educational practitioner will want to have this valuable resource as a part of their library. It is filled with helpful, fun, practical, and innovative strategies that will support diverse learners in mixed-ability classrooms."--Richard A. Villa, Ed.D."President, Bayridge Consortium Inc. San Diego, California" (11/24/2009) "Showcases one great idea after another in a very clear, easy to read format. Teachers will find this a truly clever and readily usable tool to support a wide range of students."--June Downing, Ph.D."Professor Emeritus, California State University, Northridge" (11/24/2009) "A plethora of activities for all students in inclusive settings. This compilation of ideas is a great resource for teachers and I am considering using it as a supplemental text for a methods course for pre-service teachers."--Helen T. Dainty, Ph.D."Assistant Professor, Tennessee Tech University" (11/24/2009) "Like a travelogue to all of the best classrooms in the country . . . [a book]not about eduspeak and jargon, but about practical strategies that can be used in a variety of classes, with a range of students." --Mary Forde

This is an extremely practical reference that gives teachers 100 quick adaptations to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of their students. Teachers are often reluctant to differentiate instruction or include students with disabilities because they simply do not know how to do so. In many cases, they do not know how to adapt a textbook, create a set of guided notes, or provide seating supports. This book aims to demonstrate how easy it is to create such adaptations and how little time and energy it can take to create opportunities for all learners to have meaningful participation in general education lessons. It is the ultimate guide to 'make and take' adaptations. This book features concrete, tangible teacher-created material supports designed to help students with and without disabilities who may need extra support, scaffolding, reminders, organizational help, or even enrichment. It does not simply suggest lesson format ideas, activities, or teaching strategies; every suggestion featured in this book is illustrated. Many of the supports were originally designed with students with autism in mind, but all of the ideas are appropriate for any learner needing something different including those with Down syndrome, emotional disabilities, cognitive disabilities, and learning disabilities. Teachers working with English-language learners and other students with unique learning profiles may also find the materials useful.