Differentiated instruction for the middle school science teacher: activities and strategies for an inclusive classroom

Part I offers key strategies for teachers to collaborate with other professionals and paraprofessionals, design and deliver effective instruction, measure success, and support students in working together. Each chapter also includes handy teacher checklists that can be used to diagnose problems, help teachers work with others, design and deliver instruction, and evaluate students' work.Part II provides ready-to-use science activities that are tied to core curriculum standards for middle-school students and include adaptations for studentswith different learning needs. Techniques used to reach all students include station/group activities, enrichment activities, and modifications for students with specific disabilities. Every activity also includes home/school connections and a variety of assessment techniques. Science content chapters include:Scientific Inquiry Physical Science Life Science Earth Science The Human BodyJoan D'Amico, M.A., L.D.T.C., currently works as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant in the Garfield School District in New Jersey. She has over 15 years of experience as a Learning Disabilities Teacher/Consultant in both public and private schools, and also has a private practice as a Learning Disabilities specialist. she taught middle school for 8 years in Wayne, NJ and won theNew Jersey Governor's Teaching for Excellence Award. In addition to teaching and consulting, Joan has taught workshops in elementary and middle schools, and she is the author of several science activity books for children. She has appeared on CNN where she showcased innovative ways to teach science in the classroom, and also on TBS. Kate Gallaway has over 15 years of teaching experienceand has worked with districts and teachers nationwide on differentiated instruction.

• ISBN: 978-0-7879-8467-0
• Editorial: Jossey Bass
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 256
• Fecha Publicación: 12/03/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés