The Classroom Facilitator

Special Issue Questions

Contributions by Laurie S. Abeel, Teresa Coffman, Norah S. Hooper, Jane Huffman, H. Nicole Myers, Kavatus Newell, Patricia Reynolds, John St. Clair, Sharon Teabo Edited by Suzanne G. Houff

Publication date:

16 August 2010

Length of book:

210 pages

Publisher

R&L Education

Dimensions:

233x155mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781607094920

This book is designed for teachers, administrators, and staff development coordinators who are interested in a resource that provides an overview of current issues and the answers to some difficult educational questions. Through the use of case studies, current information, and reader exercises, this collection provides a manageable developmental resource for effective instructional practices and promotes the understanding of special topics and questions faced by the classroom teacher. The contributing authors address such diverse topics as developmentally appropriate instruction, special education, ESL, the culturally responsive classroom, integrative supportive technology, and professional communication.

Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 How Does Social and Emotional Learning Impact on the Classroom?
Chapter 3 What is Culturally Responsive Instruction?
Chapter 4 Where Do These Children Come From?
Chapter 5 What is Special about Special Education?
Chapter 6 How Do I Teach the Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Chapter 7 How Do I Teach the Student Identified as Talented and Gifted?
Chapter 8 How Can I Use Technology to Support Reflection?
Chapter 9 How Can I Use Technology in Student Assessment?
Chapter 10 How Can I Use and Integrate Instructional Technology?
Chapter 11 Conclusion

The phrase: 'Try it; you'll like it' is an appropriate description of The Classroom Facilitator. Classroom teachers are constantly in search of ways to improve their teaching and to assist their students. The Classroom Facilitator offers a practical guide to reach students and offers activities that are doable in the student-centered classroom. To meet twenty-first-century goals teachers want a how-to book that offers realistic approaches to teaching; The Classroom Facilitator presents useful integration of methodology and pedagogy to meet these needs.