Publisher's Synopsis
The book is intended for undergraduate and graduate students taking their first teacher preparation instructional methodology course. It provides a wide range of the most current research-based information about curriculum and instruction for teaching youngsters with mild to moderate learning and behavior problems.
Part I introduces the fundamentals of teaching, including common characteristics of learners with special needs. Part II presents the newest information about social and behavioral instruction. Part III focuses on remediation of academic skills with practical suggestions for teaching reading, written communication, mathematics and study skills. Part III culminates with an entire chapter devoted to curriculum and instruction related to transitions students make across the school years.
