Full Description
While many are calling for collaboration to achieve inclusion, few are preparing teachers with practical methods on "how to" collaborate effectively with others. Emphasizing collaboration and communication techniques, Inclusive Early Childhood Education: A Collaborative Approach examines how to work with young children who have disabilities within typical preschool and day care settings. Using an interdisciplinary approach, the authors balance both the early childhood and early childhood special education perspectives and present strategies for creating a classroom where all children can learn. Cultural and linguistic diversity is discussed throughout, and authentic stories (based on real classroom scenarios) provide a context for chapter content.
Contents
Part I An Effective EducatorChapter 1: Teaching All ChildrenChapter 2: A Professional Educator Chapter 3: Collaborating with Families and the CommunityChapter 4: Diversity and Inclusive ClassroomsPart II Creating a Classroom for All ChildrenChapter 5: Planning Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction to Teach All ChildrenChapter 6: Creating a Positive Social and Emotional ClimateChapter 7: Designing an Inclusive Physical EnvironmentChapter 8: Managing, Guiding, and Organizing Your ClassroomPart III Effective Teaching in an Inclusive ClassroomChapter 9: Identifying Effective Teaching Strategies and PracticesChapter 10: Differentiated Instruction with Individually Appropriate SupportChapter 11: Assessing the Effectiveness of Your Inclusive Classroom
