Methods for Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners » (1st Edition)

This book provides readers with a wealth of knowledge in instructional methods for culturally and linguistically diverse learners, designed to help differentiate between learning differences and learning disabilities and appropriately meet associated needs. It is written for any educator directly or indirectly involved in the K-12 education of culturally and linguistically diverse exceptional learners. This book may also serve as a valuable resource to professional development staff, school administrators, school psychologists, and other related service providers.

PART I—Overview of Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners

Chapter 1 Introduction to Instructional Methods for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners

Chapter 2 Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning: Curriculum and Pedagogical Implications from Theory to Practice

Chapter 3 Second Language Acquisition and Students with Disabilities

PART II—Culturally Competent Instruction and Classroom Management

Chapter 4 Instructional Models and Technology for Teaching CLDE Students

Chapter 5 Assessing Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners

Chapter 6 Methods for Behavior, Classroom, and Schoolwide Management

PART III—Culturally Responsive Instructional Methods in Reading and the Content Areas

Chapter 7 Helping Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Students Learn to Read

Chapter 8 Teaching Written Expression to Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Exceptional Learners

Chapter 9 Supporting Learning in the Content Areas

PART IV—Related Skills and Strategies

Chapter 10 Collaborative Consultation and Parent Involvement

Chapter 11 Teaching Study Skills and Study Strategies

Chapter 12 Culturally Responsive Transition Planning and Instruction from Early Childhood to Postsecondary Life