This fully revised and updated eighth edition of Peter Westwood’s book offers practical advice and strategies for meeting the challenge of inclusive teaching. Based on the latest international research from the field, it offers practical advice on both new and well-tried evidence-based approaches and strategies for teaching students with a wide range of difficulties. As well as covering special educational needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities in detail, chapters also explore topics such as self-management and autonomy, managing behaviour, and social skills. The book offers sound pedagogical practices and strategies for adapting curriculum content, designing teaching materials, differentiating instruction for mixed-ability classes, and implementing inclusive assessment of learning.Key features of this new edition include: Additional information on linking all aspects of teaching to a Response-to-Intervention Model A focus on the increasing importance of digital technology in supporting the learning of students with special educational needs and disabilities Up-to-date resource lists for each chapter, for those who wish to pursue a particular topic in greater depthReflecting cutting-edge international research and teaching practices, this is an invaluable resource for practising and trainee teachers, teaching assistants, and other educational professionals looking to support students with special educational needs and disabilities.
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This revised and updated 8th edition offers practical strategies for meeting the challenge of inclusive teaching. Based on the latest international research from the field, it offers practical advice on both new and well-tried evidence-based approaches and strategies for teaching students with a wide range of difficulties.
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Chapter 1: Special educational needs, learning difficulties and disabilities Chapter 2: Students with intellectual disability Chapter 3: Students with autism spectrum disorder Chapter 4: Students with physical disabilities and health issues Chapter 5: Students with sensory impairments Chapter 6: Gifted and talented students Chapter 7: Self-management and autonomy Chapter 8: Managing behaviour Chapter 9: Social skills and peer group acceptance Chapter 10: Intervention for reading difficulties Chapter 11: Problems with writing Chapter 12: Difficulties with spelling Chapter 13: Numeracy and basic mathematical skills Chapter 14: Teaching methods Chapter 15: Differentiating the curriculum and adapting instruction References Index
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"Peter Westwood is highly respected world-wide for producing easy to read, common-sense methods which are practical to implement…he presents great advice that is easily applied to classroom practice"Dr Bruce Allen Knight, Professor of Education, Central Queensland University, Australia
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780367625788
Publisert
2020-11-26
Utgave
8. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
557 gr
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
174 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
216

Forfatter

Biographical note

Peter Westwood is currently a freelance education consultant and writer. He is widely published in the field of education and his range of books includes Inclusive and Adaptive Teaching and Learning Disorders, both published by Routledge.