Education

For courses in Universal Design and Inclusion, and a supplement for use with general and special education courses on curriculum and methods, technology, and assistive technology.

This brief, supplementary text, a collaborative publication between CEC and Merrill Education, offers education professionals a conceptual framework to create flexible, equitable, and accessible instructional techniques that accommodate individual learning differences in a classroom setting. Aimed toward instructors in education classes as a means of informing current and future teachers about the basics of universal design for learning (UDL) and the ways it can be implemented in schools and classrooms, the goal of this publication is to inform teachers of the basis for effective teaching practice and to remind them of the various instructional resources available for them to create a UDL environment in their own classroom.   

·         This practical guide shows teachers “how to” understand, plan, and implement universal design for learning in the classroom as well as in other academic environments  

·         Offering various instructional resources, this brief book explains the general principles of UDL and shows educators how to effectively instruct students utilizing this research-based concept across content areas.

·         Incorporating technology throughout the guide, this book encourages teachers to integrate assistive technology in order to provide all students greater access to learning.

·         Utilizing a case-based scenario of Briarwood School District, teachers are encouraged to problem solve and reflect upon their own experiences in the classroom.  

·         Discussion questions and “Try This!” applications reinforce the information discussed in the supplementary book.

Introduction

Chapter 2. Federal Legislation Supporting Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology.

Chapter 4. Content Area Strategies for Implementing Universal Design for Learning and Assistive Technology.  

Inclusion / Mainstreaming  [CASE STUDIES / SPECIAL TOPICS]   (Special Education)

Universal Design for Learning: A Guide for Teachers and Education Professionals

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) offers education professionals a conceptual framework to create flexible, equitable, and accessible instructional techniques that accommodate individual learning differences in a classroom setting.

• This practical guide shows teachers "how to" understand, plan, and implement Universal Design for Learning in the classroom as well as in other academic environments.
• Offering various instructional resources, this brief book explains the general principles of UDL and shows educators how to effectively instruct students utilizing this research-based concept across content areas.
• Incorporating technology throughout the guide, this book encourages teachers to integrate assistive technology in order to provide all students greater access to learning.
• Utilizing a case-based scenario of Briarwood School District, teachers are encouraged to problem solve and reflect upon their own experiences in the classroom.
• Discussion questions and "Try This!" applications reinforce the information discussed in the supplementary book.

Merrill Education and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) are pleased to announce a new partnership in the evolving field of special education. This collaborative effort fosters the best in teaching, educational publishing, professional development, and alternative certification. Merrill and CEC will be working together as one entity to help educate the teachers of today and tomorrow while influencing positive change for the success of all those involved in the field of special education.

This new venture includes:

• Professional development courses
• Co-publishing initiatives bringing new and dynamic content to the field
• The CEC/Merrill Education Resource for Special Education (www.prenhall.com/specialeducation) including the CEC/Merrill Education Casebook Builder library

The Merrill/CEC Partnership benefits students, teachers, support professionals, paraprofessionals, and families. To learn more about how you can benefit from this unique venture, please visit www.prenhall.com/specialeducation or http://www.cec.sped.org/pd/webcourses/merrill.html.

Allyn & Bacon Digital Media Archive CD-ROM for Education, 2001 Edition
Allyn & Bacon
©2001 | Merrill | CD-ROM Only | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205319602 | ISBN-13: 9780205319602
URL:  http://www.ablongman.com/dma

CourseCompass (5.0) Instructor Quick Start Guide
Allyn & Bacon & Longman
©2007 | Merrill | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205531709 | ISBN-13: 9780205531707

Responding to Hate at School: A Guide for Teachers, Counselors, and Administrators
Southern Poverty Law Center
©2001 | Merrill | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0130284580 | ISBN-13: 9780130284587

Allyn & Bacon Transparencies for Special Education, 2008
Allyn & Bacon
©2008 | Merrill | Transparency; 103 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205543901 | ISBN-13: 9780205543908
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Close Captioned Snapshots: Video for Special Education: Mental Retardation, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities
Allyn & Bacon
©2002 | Merrill | Video | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205343317 | ISBN-13: 9780205343317

Professionals in Action: Teaching Students with Special Needs (Closed Captioned)
Allyn & Bacon
©2005 | Merrill | Video | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205470041 | ISBN-13: 9780205470044

Snapshots I: Video for Special Education - Inclusion (Closed Captioned)
Allyn & Bacon
©2006 | Merrill | Video | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205470025 | ISBN-13: 9780205470020

Snapshots II: Video for Special Education - Traumatic Brain Injury, Hearing Impairments, and Visual Impairments (Closed Captioned)
Allyn & Bacon
©2005 | Merrill | Video | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205470033 | ISBN-13: 9780205470037

Video Workshop for Introductory Special Education: Inclusion: Instructors Teaching Guide with CD-ROM, 2/E
Murphy
©2005 | Merrill | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 112 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205456499 | ISBN-13: 9780205456499

VideoWorkshop for Intro SPED/Inclusion: Student Learning Guide w/CD-ROM, 2/E
Murphy
©2005 | Merrill | Paper Bound w/CD-ROM; 64 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0205456480 | ISBN-13: 9780205456482

This title is a member of the The CEC Series, which also contains the titles below . You can also visit the CEC Series page.

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  Universal Design for Learning
  Council for Exceptional Children
  ©2005 | Merrill | Paper; 250 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131701606 | ISBN-13: 9780131701601
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  For courses in Universal Design and Inclusion, and a supplement for use with general and special education courses on curriculum and methods, technology, and assistive technology.

  This brief, supplementary text, a collaborative publication between CEC and Merrill Education, offers education professionals a conceptual framework to create flexible, equitable, and accessible instructional techniques that accommodate individual learning differences in a classroom setting. Aimed toward instructors in education classes as a means of informing current and future teachers about the basics of universal design for learning (UDL) and the ways it can be implemented in schools and classrooms, the goal of this publication is to inform teachers of the basis for effective teaching practice and to remind them of the various instructional resources available for them to create a UDL environment in their own classroom.   

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  What Every Special Educator Must Know: Ethics, Standards, and Guidelines for Special Education, 5/E
  CEC
  ©2005 | Merrill | Paper; 216 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131701584 | ISBN-13: 9780131701588
  Brief Description | Buy from myPearsonStore

  

  This helpful and easy-to-use guide contains the latest 2002 CEC performance-based standards for all beginning special educators. An invaluable resource for teacher preparation programs seeking CEC/NCATE accreditation and students and teachers striving to acquire state licensure, this brief book includes: CEC Code of Ethics, The Professional Practice Standards, and Mentoring Standards.  Additionally, standards relevant for administrators, educational diagnosticians, transition specialists, and paraeducators are included.

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