Table of Contents Acknowledgments
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter 1: Why Inclusion? What Is Inclusion? How Do We Manage the Move toward Inclusion? References By Ochan Kusuma-Powell & William Powell
Chapter 2: A Tale Out of School References By William Powell
Chapter 3: Special Needs and Small Schools The American International School of Johannesburg - A Case Study Planning for Success Conclusion By Maureen Gale
Chapter 4: Good Teaching: The Foundation for the Inclusive Classroom Introduction Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms The Four Major Dimensions of Inclusive Classrooms Active Learning Relevance & Connectedness Curriculum: Personal & Prescribed Dynamical Assessment Features of An Inclusive Classroom Other Positive Outcomes One Final Word References By Ochan Kusuma-Powell & William Powell & Jacqueline Philips
Chapter 5: Collaboration The Seven Norms of Collaborative Work References By William Powell
Chapter 6: Who Are These Children? Exceptional Children in Our Schools Who Are "Gifted "and "Highly Capable" Students? Who Are Learning Disabled Children? Who Are ESL Students? Conclusion References By Nancy Robinson, Barbara Keogh and Ochan Kusuma-Powell
Chapter 7: Teaching Exceptional Children A. Developing Inclusive Classrooms: Critical Dimensions i. Positive Classroom Climate/Environment for Learning ii. Student-Specific Knowledge iii. Critical Thinking and Questioning Patterns iv. Relevance and Academic Rigor of Content B. Strategies for Teaching Exceptional Children i. Highly Capable ii. Learning Disabilities Working with ADHD Children To Be Gifted and Learning Disabled iii. English as a Second Language References By Ochan Kusuma-Powell & William Powell with contribution from Nancy Robinson, and Barbara Keogh
Chapter 8: Assessing Students for Successful Inclusion Setting Criteria for Inclusion and Conclusion References By Elisabeth Wiig
Chapter 9: Policies and Procedures: The Foundations of Program By Areta Williams and William Powell
Chapter 10: Recruiting Educators for An Inclusive School Sample Interview Questions - Sample Interview Scenarios References By William Powell
Chapter 11: Professional Development and Reflective Practice Professional Development for Implementing and Maintaining An Inclusive Program Some Practical Suggestions for a Framework for Professional Development that Supports Inclusive Teaching Conclusion and References By William Powell
Chapter 12: A Final Word By Ochan Kusuma-Powell & William Powell
Bibliography
Notes on Contributors
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