What Successful Teachers Do in Inclusive Classrooms: 60 Research-Based Teaching Strategies That Help Special Learners Succeed

"An awesome collection of very current best practice suggestions!" Jacqueline Thousand Co-Author, A Guide to Co-Teaching "This is the way that flesh'n'blood teachers talk to each other." Millie Gore, Chair, Special Education Department Midwestern State University "The greatest strengths of this book are its practicality and the fact that there is a tremendous need for it out there for teachers with no background in special education who are teaching students with special needs." J. David Smith Author, In Search of Better Angels Test-drive these research-based strategies in your inclusive classroom! Bridging the gap between theory and practice, this book focuses on extending academic research to classroom practices that address the problems faced by teachers working with special needs students in inclusive classrooms. Providing a convenient format that teachers, trainers, and administrators will find appealing, What Successful Teachers Do in Inclusive Classrooms packs 60 research-based strategies into one user-friendly guide that gives teachers the tools and confidence to engage their special needs learners. It masterfully deciphers the latest research and makes it accessible and applicable for day-to-day classroom practice. Each one of the 60 teaching strategies covers: A straightforward one-line action statement that encapsulates the "Strategy" An easy-to-read synthesis of relevant educational, psychological, and sociological studies Concrete and specific tactics for immediate application in the classroom Pointers on how to identify and avoid potential pitfalls Sources for further reading on the research/strategy outlined This comprehensive guide outlines a full range of research-based methods that can be interwoven and tailored to create the best instructional plan for special learners, focusing on maximizing achievement in today's inclusive classroom.