Teaching in Today’s Inclusive Classrooms: A Universal Design for Learning Approach

Part I: FOUNDATIONS FOR EDUCATING ALL LEARNERS. 1. Teaching in Today's Inclusive Classrooms: Your Journey Begins. 2. Introducing Universal Design for Learning. 3. Policies, Practices, and Procedures for Special Education and Inclusive Education. 4. Diversity in the Classroom I: Learners with High Incidence Disabilities. 5. Diversity in the Classroom II: Learners with Low Incidence Disabilities. 6. Diversity in the Classroom III: Learners with Gifts and Talents, Learners Who Are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and Learners at-Risk for Success in School. Part II: PLANNING INSTRUCTION FOR ALL LEARNERS. 7. Collaboration and Cooperative Teaching: Teaching Approaches for All Learners. 8. Designing Learning that Works for All Learners: Academic, Social, and Physical Considerations. 9. Assessing and Evaluating Learner Progress. 10. Selecting Instructional Strategies for Teaching All Learners. 11. Considering Behavioral Strategies for All Learners. Part III: IMPLEMENTING EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES FOR ALL LEARNERS. 12. Incorporating Assistive Technology and Innovative Learning Tools. 13. Creating Literacy-Rich Environments for All Learners. 14. Developing an Understanding of Mathematics in All Learners. 15. Teaching Critical Content in Social Studies and Science to All Learners.