Best Teaching Practices for Reaching All Learners

Preface About the Author About the Contributors 1. Language Arts to Reach All Learners Hometown Hero - Ali Hickey and Michael Stanton Reading the First Day - Sharon Lancaster Using Technology With Struggling Readers and Writers - Carla Hurchalla Using Physical Movement to Motivate At-Risk Students to Read - Carla Hurchalla Educating One Child at a Time - Terri L. Boutin Using Assessment to Drive Instruction - Terri L. Boutin Motivating Middle Schoolers - Rochelle Waggenspack Inspiring a Reluctant Reader - Patricia Kammeyer The Four-Block Literacy Model: Reaching All Learners - Kathleen Kessel Planning for Differentiated Instruction at the High School Level - Renee A. Moore 2. Math Techniques to Reach Students Techniques and Strategies to Help Low Achievers in Mathematics - Curt Boddie Convincing Mathphobics That They Can Be Successful in Math - Cynthia Baird and Jennifer Rhawn Empowering Students to Accept Challenges - Wesley Yuu 3. Teaching with Technology Technology and ADHD - Helen F. Melvin Technology and Shyness - Helen F. Melvin Using Technology to Reach At-Risk Students - Laurie Richards 4. Teaching Techniques Reaching a Child With Asperger Syndrome - Cynthia L. Pochomis For Autism, Consistency Is Essential - Linda Hickam Magic Happens Here - Jeannette Lucy High-End Learners: Providing Support - Stephanie Blackburn Catching a Student Being Good - Patricia Kammeyer 5. Science to Reach All Learners The Big Hole River Education Program - Allen R. Bone Where Does Your Burger Come From? - Rebecca J. Baker Enhancing Curriculum Through a Student Space Program - Sue McPherson Bringing the Outside Into Your Classroom to Reach Students of All Levels - Patrick Boehmer Reaching All Learners: One Approach - Loretta Loykasek Teaching Chemistry-Challenged Students - Julie Gaubatz Using Culminating Activities to Reach All Learners - Lorine Lee The Middle School Means Success Program - P. J. Goodwin An Out of this World Experience! - Jennifer Linrud Addressing Gender Equity Issues Through Alternative Lesson Design Methods - David Brock Using Hands-On Science and Math to Engage All Learners - Coleen M. Martin Using Checkpoints to Increase Compliane - Brandy Fenenga Making Science Come Alive - Jim Miller 6. Teaching With Styles Active Introduction to a New Classroom - Vicki L. Richey Establishing a Schoolwide Club - Christine R. Chaney Using Multiple Intellligences in the Classroom - Fran Mulhern Reaching Special Needs Students Through a Classroom Business - Cynthia L. Pochomis The Use of Service Learning - Nancy B. McIver Humor in the Classroom - Marcia Wanous Life's Unnerving Little Habits - Brandy Fenenga Using Affinity Groups to Promote Professional Development and Enhance School Climate - Susan Okeson Raising Citizens - Deni Lynn Lopez Weekly Reflections - Wendy Miller My Daily Rubric - Wendy Miller 7. Reaching All Learners With Social Studies Differentiated Instruction to Reach All Learners: Geography - Lynn Williams Research-Based Teaching Practices to Reach All Learners - Marc Stanke Differentiated Instruction to Reach All Learners: Economics - Marc Stanke Engaging All Learners in Social Studies - Denise L. Carlson 8. Reaching Students Through Fine Arts When Problems of Poverty Interfere With Schooling: Music as a Path to Success - Stephen Lin Project Van Go: An Art Outreach to Remote and Rural Schools - Jennifer Williams Index