From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks - by Paula Kluth & Sheila Danaher (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

Everyone in the classroom will benefit from this timely, ultra-practical guidebook the go-to resource for any teacher who has ever had a doubt that differentiated instruction can be simple and fun!

Differentiated instruction engages students of all abilities as active learners, decision-makers, and problem solvers making educational experiences more meaningful for all. This one-of-a-kind book proves that designing differentiated instruction can be simple and fun! Packed with creative adaptation ideas like fidget bags, doodle notes, and choice boards, this book gives K 12 educators 100 teacher-designed, kid-tested strategies they can use to meet the needs of all students in inclusive classrooms. Ideal for helping students who need extra support, scaffolding, reminders, organization, or enrichment, this book gives general and special educators easy adaptations in 10 key areas. These areas are; organization, environment and sensory, technology, communication and participation, behavior and motivation, teaching and learning, literacy, math, study and review, and assessment.

This book has a user-friendly layout with a description, materials list, directions, an example, references, and vendors for every entry. All illustrations of each strategy are in full-color. You will get practical advice from expert educators, along with lists of resources and references to back up every entry. These ready-to-use, research-based adaptations enhance motivation and improve achievement for all children including English-language learners and students with autism, emotional disabilities, cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities and other special needs.

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