Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems - Softcover

Bos, Candace S.; Vaughn, Sharon R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205407722 ISBN 13: 9780205407729

Publisher: Pearson, 2005

Synopsis

The latest edition of this bestselling text,Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems provides practical, immediately-useful strategies for teaching students, managing professional responsibilities, and collaborating with family and other educators.

A practical guide for graduate and undergraduate students, this book is based on current research on the best practices for providing instructional and support services to students with learning and behavior problems in a variety of settings.   The sixth edition contains more applied teaching strategies than ever before. There is also an increased integration and emphasis on the topics of progress monitoring and assessment, diversity and English language learners, and family involvement, discussion of which are highlighted by icons throughout the text.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Give your students the help they need―and can use immediately.

Based on current research on the best practices for teaching students with learning and behavior problems in a variety of settings, the sixth edition of Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems contains more applied teaching strategies than ever before. There is also increased emphasis on the topics of progress monitoring and assessment, diversity and English language learners, and family involvement. Icons throughout the text highlight discussions related to these topics.

About the Book

• Focuses on how to teach and how to apply methods, making it easy to transfer new skills to school settings.
• Basic “how-tos” regarding IEPs, consultation, classroom and behavior management, scheduling, and classroom design are covered extensively.
• Apply the Concept boxes allow the reader to see how concepts can be applied to learning situations.
• Instructional Activities throughout the book provide teaching activities and games that can be taken right into the classroom.
• Case studies of teachers and students working to succeed in classrooms are included in every chapter. Information is presented in a way that is accessible and relevant.

New to This Edition

• Reflects new IDEA 2004 legislation.
• Increased coverage of progress monitoring reflects the increased importance of assessment today.
• Increased coverage of methods for communicating and working effectively with parents and families.
• Spotlight on Diversity features incorporate the most current methods for teaching diverse students populations, including students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• All new Tech Tips highlight software and other technology that can enhance teaching and learning.
• Classroom Applications discuss the use of in-depth teaching methods in the classroom.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205407722
• ISBN 13: 9780205407729
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 592