Creating Successful Learning Environments for African American Learners With Exceptionalities

ISBN: 9780761945574

作者: Festus E·Obiakor/Bridgie Alexis Ford

出版社: Sage Pubns

出版年: 2002-6

页数: 256

定价: $ 45.14

装帧: Pap

内容简介

The guide focuses on specific, innovative methods for maximizing the learning opportunities and outcomes of African American students - from dealing with foundational issues such as accountability, categorization, and legal implications, to managing learning environments and enhancing school practices through teacher preparation and early childhood programs. By providing concrete rationales and solutions for maximizing the intellectual, academic, and social achievement of African American learners, this groundbreaking text presents the tools necessary for meeting the needs of these students, including: assessment and instructional techniques for general and special education programs, including discussions on specific learning disabilities; intervention tactics for behavioral issues; tips for tapping family and community resources to complement the classroom; and, strategies for enhancing students' communication skills and maximizing the potential of gifted and talented learners.