The Special Educator's Guide to Distance Education: Adapting Your Instruction for the Virtual Classroom

The Special Educator's Guide to Distance Education: Adapting Your Instruction for the Virtual Classroom
ISBN-10
1681255057
ISBN-13
9781681255057
Category
Education
Language
English
Published
2023
Author
Belva C. Collins

Description

"Distance education services are an effective way to meet the needs of students with disabilities, but few special educators get the preparation they need to conduct high-quality instruction remotely. All the fundamentals are in this one-of-a-kind guide, the first dedicated book on distance learning for special educators.With contributions from more than 35 experienced educators, this guide covers all types of distance learning from Grades PreK through 12-both real-time and asynchronous, from higher-tech online teaching to instruction with prepared materials. Special educators will get foundational knowledge on the principles and recommended practices of virtual learning, and then discover specific strategies for delivering behavioral, academic, and social supports at a distance. Up-to-date research blends seamlessly with practical action steps, giving educators a reliable and immediately useful guide to the most successful virtual learning practices. Required reading for both pre- and in-service special education teachers, this timely book clarifies what effective and engaging distance education looks like from preschool through high school-and how to maximize its benefits for students with a wide range of disabilities. LEARN HOW TO: adapt your curriculum and instruction for virtual learning select and use technology to support learners and families make skillful adaptations for students with physical, sensory, and communication challengesteach both reading and STEM skills at a distancerespond to challenging behavior and mental health needs in a virtual environment collect student data and monitor IEP objectivesmeet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse studentsplan smooth student transitions at a distance SPECIAL FEATURES: Reinforce and enhance your learning with chapter objectives, case studies, reflection questions, and lists of helpful tools, apps, and resources to explore"--

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