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Effective Special Education Teacher A Practical Guide for Success, The

by: deBettencourt, Laurie U.; Howard, Lori A.

Effective Special Education Teacher A Practical Guide for Success, The

by: deBettencourt, Laurie U.; Howard, Lori A.

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Edition: Teacher
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/22/2006
Publisher: Pearson

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The Effective Special Education Teacher: A Practical Guide for Success will provide a guide to preparing a professional portfolio demonstrating evidence of competency in self-selected areas (e.g., behavior management, collaboration). This new book will also provide guidance in writing lessons plans and IEPS, choosing effective instructional and behavioral techniques and getting evaluated by their supervisors. Templates and rubrics that can be used will be available and reproducible. The student teacher will also be introduced to professional and ethical standards in the field of special education. This brief, practical guide is for special education teachers seeking professional development or alternative route certification.

PART I: WORKING IN THE FIELD OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

Being a Special Education Teacher

(14)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

My Classroom

(1)

Focus Questions

(1)

Teaching Special Education in the 21st Century

(3)

Certification Issues

(1)

Differences and Similarities Among General and Special Education Teachers and Their Classrooms

(2)

The Professional and Ethical Standards of Practice for Special Educators

(5)

Legislation in Special Education

(2)

Ethical and Professional Standards in the Field of Special Education

(2)

Preparing Special Education Teachers for the First Years to Avoid Stress and Burnout

(2)

Summary

(1)

Activity Questions

(1)

Selected Websites

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

(1)

References

(2)

Collaborating with Others

(12)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

My Classroom

(1)

Focus Questions

(1)

Collaboration

(8)

Working with a Clinical Supervisor

(1)

Working with a Mentor

(2)

Working with School Professionals

(1)

Working with Co-teachers

(2)

Working with Paraeducators

(2)

Summary

(1)

Activity Questions

(1)

Selected Websites

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

(1)

References

(1)

Working with Diverse Families

(16)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

My Classroom

(1)

Focus Questions

(1)

Sensitivity to Family Needs

(2)

Communication Strategies

(5)

Unscheduled Meetings

(1)

Scheduled Conferences

(2)

Home Visits

(1)

Dissatisfied Parents

(1)

Special Considerations for Working with Diverse Populations

(2)

Summary

(1)

Activity Questions

(1)

Selected Websites

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

(1)

References

(5)

PART II: DEVELOPING TEACHING COMPETENCIES

Writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

(42)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

My Classroom

(1)

Focus Questions

(1)

Individualized Education Programs

(4)

Definition

(1)

Managing IEPs

(3)

Goals and Objectives

(13)

Present Level of Performance

(1)

Annual Goals

(1)

Benchmarks or Short-Term Objectives

(10)

Documenting Progress

(1)

IDEA 2004

(1)

IEPs

(1)

IEP Team Members

(1)

Conducting IEP Meetings

(7)

Student Advocacy Skills

(1)

Transition Planning

(1)

Eligibility Meetings

(5)

Summary

(1)

Activity Questions

(1)

Selected Websites

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

(1)

References

(16)

Writing Unit and Lesson Plans

(22)

Objectives

(1)

Introduction

(1)

My Classroom

(1)

Focus Questions

(1)

Curriculum Overview

(1)

Standards

(1)

Standards-Based Assessments

(1)

Unit Planning

(11)

Backward Design

(1)

Assessment Plan

(1)

Planning for Standards

(4)

Developing a Unit

(1)

Integrating IEP Goals and Objectives

(5)

Instructional Considerations

(1)

Lesson Planning

100

(5)

Summary

105

(1)

Activity Questions

106

(1)

Selected Websites

106

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

106

(1)

References

106

(3)

Developing Instructional Competencies

109

(16)

Objectives

109

(1)

Introduction

109

(1)

My Classroom

109

(1)

Focus Questions

110

(1)

Effective Instructional Basics

111

(4)

Assessment Techniques

113

(1)

Accommodations and Modifications

114

(1)

Specific Instructional Strategies

115

(6)

Teacher-Directed Instruction

115

(1)

Cognitive Learning Strategies

116

(2)

Mnemonic Techniques

118

(1)

Graphic Organizers

119

(1)

Self-Management Techniques

120

(1)

Summary

121

(1)

Activity Questions

121

(1)

Selected Websites

121

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

122

(1)

References

122

(3)

Developing Management Skills

125

(16)

Objectives

125

(1)

Introduction

125

(1)

My Classroom

125

(1)

Focus Questions

126

(1)

Classroom Management Techniques

126

(4)

Components of Good Classroom Management

127

(2)

Analysis of Behavior Problems

129

(1)

Behavior Management Plans and Techniques

130

(3)

Basic Behavioral Operations

131

(1)

Group Contingencies

132

(1)

Individual Contingencies

132

(1)

Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavioral Intervention Plans

133

(2)

Discipline Issues

135

(2)

Summary

137

(1)

Activity Questions

137

(1)

Selected Websites

137

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

137

(1)

References

138

(3)

PART III: EVALUATING INITIAL TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Developing Your Teaching Portfolio

141

(12)

Objectives

141

(1)

Introduction

141

(1)

My Classroom

141

(1)

Focus Questions

142

(1)

Creating the Portfolio

142

(1)

Designing a Portfolio

143

(1)

Organizing and Developing a Portfolio

144

(3)

Packaging a Portfolio

147

(1)

Creating Digital Portfolios

148

(2)

Summary

150

(1)

Activity Questions

150

(1)

Selected Websites

151

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

151

(1)

References

151

(2)

Evaluating Your Initial Teaching Experiences

153

(14)

Objectives

153

(1)

Introduction

153

(1)

My Classroom

153

(1)

Focus Questions

153

(1)

Experiencing the First Years of Teaching

154

(1)

Guiding and Evaluating New Teachers

155

(1)

Preparing for Supervision and Observation

155

(3)

Preparing a Teaching Portfolio as an Evaluation Component

158

(4)

Evaluating Teachers: Future Issues

162

(1)

Summary

163

(1)

Activity Questions

164

(1)

Selected Websites

164

(1)

Reflection Journal Activities

164

(1)

References

164

(3)

Resources

167

(2)

Index

169

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