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Required Resources

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Cohen, L. & Spenciner, L. (2009)  Teaching students with mild and moderate disabilities: Research-based practices  (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Publication.

· Chapter 7: Methods for Teaching and Learning

Website

Tomlinson, C. A. & Moon, T.R. (2013). Chapter 1. Differentiation: An overview. Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated ClassroomLinks to an external site.. Retrieved from http://www.ascd.org/publications/books/108028/chapters/[email protected]

· This website provides information and suggestions regarding differentiated strategies for diverse classrooms. This website is used in the discussion for this week. Accessibility Statement not available Privacy Policy not available

 

Recommended Resources

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Henley, M., Ramsey, R. S., & Algozzine, R. (2009). Characteristics of and strategies for teaching students with mild disabilities. Upper Saddle River, N.J: Pearson Publication.

· This is the required textbook for ESE601 Introduction to Students with Exceptionalities in the Master of Arts, Special Education program.

Articles

Chard, D. J. (n.d.). Differentiating instruction for students with special needs (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from http://www.epsd.us/training/differentiating-instruction-students-special-needs.pdf

· This article provides a background to planning instruction for students with disabilities. Useful strategies for special educators including pacing of instruction and linking assessment to instruction are discussed.

 

Willoughby, J. (n.d.). Differentiating instruction: Meeting students where they are (Links to an external site.). Retrieved from https://soarnc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Differentiated-Instruction.pdf

· This article explains how to consider factors of differences of student abilities, experiences, and needs in the differentiating instruction. Specific do’s and do not’s are provided from the teacher’s perspective.