 | Differentiation and the Australian Curriculum
Title: Differentiation and the Australian Curriculum: Inclusive Classrooms with a Focus on High Order Thinking (Revised Edition)
Author: Michael Pohl
The Australian Curriculum is an important step forward in the standardisation of education in Australia, and as such needs to be supported by quality resources for educators. This revised edition of Differentiation and the Inclusive Classroom includes a wholly new first chapter dedicated to this national curriculum and explaining how this new curriculum helps to promote student growth both academically and mentally. The book itself includes further information as to how the rubrics presented in the previous edition translate under this new framework.
Differentiation may imply many different things to different people in varying contexts. In an inclusive classroom, what students learn may vary; what students do may vary; how they may show understanding may vary; and, finally, how students are assessed may vary.
This book seeks to clarify how teachers may create a positive learning environment for all by providing appropriate levels of challenge for all students and allowing various ways for students to demonstrate understanding. Terminology such as differentiation, inclusive practices, complex thinking tasks and classroom culture of thinking are discussed and clarified. A learning environment is described that provides for challenge; allows for differences; and is inclusive of the needs of students that vary in terms of their abilities, strengths, limitations, interests and preferred ways of learning.
Collectively, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how teachers go about creating inclusive classrooms, plan differentiated learning activities, program with a thinking focus and infuse high-order thinking into lesson materials.
ISBN: 9781760012076
No of Pages: 114
Publish Date: 15 January 2014
Regular price: 10.00
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 | Girls and Autism
Girls and Autism :
Educational, Family and Personal Perspectives
Edited by Barry Carpenter, Francesca Happé, Jo Egerton
Often thought of as a predominantly ‘male’ disorder, autism has long gone unidentified, unnoticed and unsupported in girls – sometimes with devastating consequences for their social and mental well-being. As current research reveals a much more balanced male-to-female ratio in autism, this book provides crucial insight into autistic girls’ experiences, helping professionals to recognize, understand, support and teach them effectively.
Drawing on the latest research findings, chapters consider why girls have historically been overlooked by traditional diagnostic approaches, identifying behaviours that may be particular to girls, and exploring the ‘camouflaging’ that can make the diagnosis of autistic girls more difficult. Chapters emphasize both the challenges and advantages of autism and take a multidisciplinary approach to encompass contributions from autistic girls and women, their family members, teachers, psychologists and other professionals. The result is an invaluable source of first-hand insights, knowledge and strategies, which will enable those living or working with girls on the autism spectrum to provide more informed and effective support.
Giving voice to the experiences, concerns, needs and hopes of girls on the autism spectrum, this much-needed text will provide parents, teachers and other professionals with essential information to help them support and teach autistic girls more effectively.
194 Pages | Pbk
Regular price: 56.00
Discounted member price: 54.00
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| 9780815377269 |
 | Inclusion in the Primary Classroom
Inclusion in the Primary Classroom
Author: Margaret Collins
Practical resources to promote inclusion and disability awareness. Designed to create positive attitudes and challenges and help change the children’s perceived negative feelings, this book demonstrates:
- That there are different kinds of disabilities
- What they can do to help
- How to show empathy
- How to interact
The first section focuses on making sure all disabled pupils are given a voice. The second section provides eight units of work that examine areas such as:
- Race
- Speech and language
- Stereotypes
- Special educational needs
The author follows a pattern of providing facing pages with differentiated activities for younger and older pupils. This allows a ‘pick and mix’ approach.
Published: 1st January 1999
ISBN: 9781906517069
Number Of Pages: 192
Regular price: 15.00
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| 9781906517069 |
 | Inclusion Toolbox
Title: Inclusion Toolbox: Strategies and Techniques for All Teachers
Author: Jennifer A Kurth and Megan N Gross
Even the most experienced educators struggle with the challenge of designing and delivering meaningful inclusive practices in their school communities and classrooms. How can you deliver meaningful learning experiences that meet the needs of ALL students? The Inclusion Toolbox is an all-in-one resource that combines research-based strategies and practical tools to help teachers design and implement a truly inclusive education program.
The Inclusion Toolbox features materials relevant to all grades, disabilities, and stages of implementation, and is organized in a way that allows teachers to start at multiple entry points. Readers will discover:
* Step-by-step plans for implementing new programs through teambuilding and leadership
* Guidance on how to maintain, strengthen, and expand existing inclusive programs
* Strategies to empower and involve families, students with disabilities, and their peers
* Techniques to create effective and complementary schedules
* Tools to assess student interests, develop adaptation plans, encourage students to participate in extracurricular activities, and more
With user-friendly online resources and practical strategies, this comprehensive guide will help you expand your toolbox, inspire your students, and make inclusion a reality!
ISBN: 9781483344157
Published on: 22 October 2014
Number of Pages: 280
Paperback
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Regular price: 74.50
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| 9781483344157 |
 | OLD -Differentiation and the Inclusive Classroom
Title: Differentiation and the Inclusive Classroom: With a Focus on Infusing High-Order Thinking
Author: Michael Pohl
Differentiation may imply many different things to different people in varying contexts. In an inclusive classroom, what students learn may vary; what students do may vary; how they may show understanding may vary; and, finally, how students are assessed may vary.
This book seeks to clarify how teachers may create a positive learning environment for all by providing appropriate levels of challenge for all students and allowing various ways for students to demonstrate understanding. Terminology such as differentiation, inclusive practices, complex thinking tasks and classroom culture of thinking are discussed and clarified. A learning environment is described that provides for challenge, allows for differences and is inclusive of the needs of students that vary in terms of their abilities, strengths, limitations, interests and preferred ways of learning.
Collectively, this book provides a comprehensive overview of how teachers go about creating inclusive classrooms, plan differentiated learning activities, program with a thinking focus and infuse high-order thinking into lesson materials.
ISBN: 9781743303481
Number of Pages: 106
Publish Date: 13 June 2012
Regular price: 10.00
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| 9781743303481 |
 | Pedagogy Disability and Communication
Pedagogy Disability and Communication
Author: Michael S. Jeffress
Research has long substantiated the fact that living with a disability creates significant and complex challenges to identity negotiation, the practice of communication, and the development of interpersonal relationships. Furthermore, individuals without disabilities often lack the knowledge and tools to experience self-efficacy in communicating with their differently-abled peers. So how do these challenges translate to the incorporation of disability studies in a classroom context and the need to foster an inclusive environment for differently-abled students?
Bringing together a range of perspectives from communication and disability studies scholars, this collection provides a theoretical foundation along with practical solutions for the inclusion of disability studies within the everyday curriculum. It examines a variety of aspects of communication studies including interpersonal, intercultural, health, political and business communication as well as ethics, gender and public speaking, offering case study examples and pedagogical strategies as to the best way to approach the subject of disability in education.
It will be of interest to students, researchers and educators in communication and disability studies as well as scholars of sociology and social policy, gender studies, public health and pedagogy. It will also appeal to anyone who has wondered how to bring about a greater degree of inclusion and ethics within the classroom.
Published: 23rd January 2019
ISBN: 9780367142988
Number Of Pages: 228
Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 30.00
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| 9780367142988 |
 | Rethinking Disability
Rethinking Disability
A Disability Studies Approach to Inclusive Practices
By: Jan W. Valle, David J. Connor
Now in its second edition, Rethinking Disability introduces new and experienced teachers to ethical framings of disability and strategies for effectively teaching and including students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Grounded in a disability studies framework, this text’s unique narrative style encourages readers to examine their beliefs about disability and the influence of historical and cultural meanings of disability upon their work as teachers. The second edition offers clear and applicable suggestions for creating dynamic and inclusive classroom cultures, getting to know students, selecting appropriate instructional and assessment strategies, co-teaching, and promoting an inclusive school culture. This second edition is fully revised and updated to include a brief history of disability through the ages, the relevance of current educational policies to inclusion, technology in the inclusive classroom, intersectionality and its influence upon inclusive practices, working with families, and issues of transition from school to the post-school world. Each chapter now also includes a featured "voice from the field" written by persons with disabilities, parents, and teachers.
Published: 13th February 2019
ISBN: 9781138085862
Number Of Pages: 296
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 | Special Education Leadership
Special Education Leadership :
Building Effective Programming in Schools
David Bateman, Jenifer Cline
Integrating coverage of the most important knowledge base, research, and practice in the field, this book prepares educators for the challenging role of special education leader. Special Education Leadership provides leaders with tools to review programs, implement special education law, and build special education programs that effectively supervise and support teachers. Grounded in theory, this book also includes best practice for day-to-day operations, such as issues of teaching and learning, personnel selection and evaluation, basic financial management, working with parent relations, mental health issues, and legal matters related to special education. Full of advice from practitioners, end-of-chapter questions, and coverage of emerging trends, this book helps prepare special education administrators and supervisors to survive the pressures of working with students with disabilities while supporting appropriate services and preventing litigation.
282 Pages | Pbk
Regular price: 68.00
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| 9780815385493 |
 | Special Learners in School
Catherine Routley
Offering a wealth of photocopiable resources for use with individual children or small groups, Special Learners in School provides a step-by-step programme to help practitioners support children with a range of special educational needs, and develop the skills which are fundamental to their learning in the mainstream classroom.
Competencies including active listening and observation skills, memory, comprehension of pattern and sequencing, positional and expressive language, body awareness and emotional intelligence are all key to ensuring a child’s access to the school curriculum. Recognising that these can be particular areas of difficulty for pupils with SEND, this book provides a range of activities designed to engage and gradually develop children’s use of auditory and visual memory, pragmatic and sensory skills. Easily accessible and differentiated for children at lower and upper levels of ability, practical examples and activities can be used immediately, or be adapted in line with students’ abilities and progress.
This will be an invaluable source of inspiration and activites for learning support assistants, teaching assistants, teachers and SENCOs looking to support children in mainstream schools as they develop skills fundamental to their learning.
94 pages | Mar 2019
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Regular price: 54.00
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| 9781138312494 |
 | Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD
Title: Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD
A Resource for SENCOs and Teachers
Author: Fintan J O'Regan
Written by one of the UK's leading experts in ADHD, O'Regan's Successfully Teaching and Managing Children with ADHD is an invaluable resource offering practical and effective strategies for managing the difficult and often disruptive symptoms of ADHD in the classroom setting. Alongside the accessible and user-friendly resources that have made the first edition so valued, this second edition offers:
* A greater number of case studies addressing the key issues surrounding ADHD in education
* Up-to-date information and advice regarding medication and behavioural strategies
* Specific advice on recognising and managing ADHD in girls and adults
Chapters in this book explore topics such as recognising and managing ADHD behaviour; working with parents of children with ADHD; whole school approaches to ADHD; and professional development for teachers and assistants. With accompanying assessment and management resources including the CAST (Child ADHD Screening Tool), this is an essential tool for teachers, SENCOs, behavioural management staff and senior leaders.
ISBN: 9780367110109
Published on: 7 May 2019
Number Of Pages: 108
ACEL RRP: $57.00
Regular price: 10.00
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