Description:
This book proves that designing differentiated instruction can be simple and fun! Packed with 100 creative adaptation ideas, this book has 100 teacher-designed, student-tested strategies they can use in inclusive classrooms.
Brief description: Dr. Paula Kluth is a consultant, teacher, author, advocate, and independent scholar who works with teachers and families to provide inclusive opportunities for students with disabilities, and to create more responsive and engaging schooling experiences for all learners. Paula is a former special educator who has served as a classroom teacher and inclusion facilitator. Her professional interests include differentiating instruction, active learning, and inclusive schooling. She is the author of numerous books and products including "Universal Design Daily", "30 Days to the Co-Taught Classroom", "Don't We Already Do Inclusion?", "From Text Maps to Memory Caps: 100 More Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Inclusive Classrooms", and "You're Going to Love This Kid!". Paula is also the director of a documentary film titled "We Thought You'd Never Ask: Voices of People with Autism".
Review Quotes:
"Like a travelogue to all of the best classrooms in the country . . . [a book]not about eduspeak and jargon, but about practical strategies that can be used in a variety of classes, with a range of students." (Mary Forde Director of Pupil Personnel Services, Greenwich CT Public Schools 2009-11-24)
"A treasure trove of strategies for making any classroom more inclusive. Differentiating instruction has never seemed easier--or more fun!" (Rachel Janney, Ph.D. Inclusive School Works, Blacksburg, Virginia 2009-11-24)
"Will be tremendously helpful to educators who are desirous of helping diverse learners achieve academic success." (Robi M. Kronberg, Ph.D. Educational Consultant, Littleton, Colorado 2009-11-24)
"Every educational practitioner will want to have this valuable resource as a part of their library. It is filled with helpful, fun, practical, and innovative strategies that will support diverse learners in mixed-ability classrooms." (Richard A. Villa, Ed.D. President, Bayridge Consortium Inc. San Diego, California 2009-11-24)
"Showcases one great idea after another in a very clear, easy to read format. Teachers will find this a truly clever and readily usable tool to support a wide range of students." (June Downing, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, California State University, Northridge 2009-11-24)
"A plethora of activities for all students in inclusive settings. This compilation of ideas is a great resource for teachers and I am considering using it as a supplemental text for a methods course for pre-service teachers." (Helen T. Dainty, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Tennessee Tech University 2009-11-24)
"Highly recommended for any education library seeking keys on differentiated instruction." (Midwest Book Review - California Bookwatch 2010-06-01) --Endorsement