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Paraprofessionals in the Classroom
Betty Y. Ashbaker, Brigham Young University
Jill Morgan

ISBN-10: 0205436889
ISBN-13: 9780205436880

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Copyright: 2006
Format: Paper; 272 pp
Published: 06/09/2005
Status: Instock

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Designed as a primary text for Associate Degree, certificate, and inservice programs for current and aspiring Paraprofessionals in Title I, Gifted, or special education programs.

This text honors the paraprofessional role of support to the teacher and to student learning. It has been extensively field-tested with educators in both rural and urban settings, and in several states. It models the techniques of effective instruction in a friendly, comprehensive, practical, and jargon-free manner, while providing concepts in basic classroom skills. Each of the chapters presents new information in small steps with frequent reviews, provides examples of good practice of teachers and paraprofessionals working with students, and guides trainees through practice activities.

“Extending Your Learning” features at ends of all chapters provide paraprofessionals an opportunity to expand on chapter knowledge.
Frequent use of classroom scenarios throughout the text illustrate concepts and techniques for the reader.
Include numerous forms and exercises of immediate and practical use to Paraprofessionals.
Case studies appear at the ends of chapters (as well as on the companion website) to help readers learn how to apply new knowledge to practical situations.
A Companion Website (www.ablongman.com/ashbaker1e) includes video clips, case studies, and more.

I. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT.

1. What Is a Paraprofessional?

Paraprofessional Titles: A Rose By Any Other Name.

What is a Paraprofessional?

Facts About Paraprofessionals.

Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: Self-Evaluation and Answers to the Quiz.

Extending Your Learning: Paraprofessionals in Other Countries.

2. The US Education System.

Education at a National Level.

Education at State Level.

Education at School District Level.

Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: CEC Standards.

3. How Are Paraeducator Duties Assigned and Defined?

Role Definitions and Restrictions at Federal Levels.

Individual State Requirements.

School District and School Guidelines.

Classroom Level.

Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: A Case Study.

Extending Your Learning: Websites.

4. Standards for the Paraprofessional Roles.

Entry Level Job Requirements.

Skills Necessary to be Effective on the Job.

Chapter Summary.

II. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

5. Organization and Management of the Learner Environment.

The Teacher’s Role as Classroom Manager.

The Teacher’s Role in Selecting Curriculum.

How Achievement Standards and Testing Impact Classroom Organization.

Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: Identifying Your Responsibilities for the Learning Environment.

6. Learner Characteristics.

Learner Characteristics: Cognition.

Metacognition and Learning Styles.

Degrees of Intelligence or Exceptionalities.

Culture, Ethnicity and Diversity.

Social Influences.

Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: Case Study I.

Extending Your Learning: Case Study I.

Sample Seating Charts for Data Collection.

7. Instructional Supervision.

Importance of Instructional Supervision.

Who Is Your Supervisor?

Seeking Supervision.

Chapter Summary.

III. INSTRUCTION.

8. Effective Instruction.

Effective Instruction, Curriculum, and Student Abilities.

How Do I Know If My Students Are Learning?

The Effective Instructional Cycle.

Extending Your Learning: Monitoring Student Understanding.

Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: Monitoring Student Understanding.

Extending Your Learning: Peer Tutoring.

Extending Your Learning: Group Responding.

Extending Your Learning: Timings.

Extending Your Learning: Teacher Directed.

Instruction.

Extending Your Learning: Steps in Teaching and Learning Cycle.

Extending Your Learning: Advantages and Disadvantages of Various Methods for Monitoring Student Understanding.

9. Monitoring Instructional Effectiveness.

The Relationship Between Teacher Behavior.

And Student Outcomes.

Monitoring Learning? or Monitoring Teaching?

Monitoring Progress Towards Student Goals.

Chapter Summaryextending Your Learning: Questions I Ask.

10. Time Management.

Increasing Academic Learning Time.

Transition Time.

Monitoring Student Use of Time.

Methods for Observation and Recording.

Educator Use of Time.

Chapter Summary.

Extended Learning : Items for Inclusion in a Paraprofessional Portfolio.

Extended Learning: Transition Ideas.

11. Student Behavior and Classroom Management.

Time Management and Transitions.

Setting, Teaching and Adhering to Classroom Rules.

Classroom Routines and Procedures.

Student Self-Management.

Rewarding/Recognizing Appropriate Behaviors.

Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: Applied Behavior Analysis.

Extending Your Learning: Pro-Active Planning.

Extending Your Learning: Application Activity.

Extending Your Learning: Dealing With Inappropriate Behaviors.

IV. PROFESSIONALISM.

12. Professional and Ethical Behavior.

Who Decides What Constitutes Professional Behavior?

Ethics.

Situations Requiring Professionalism.

Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: Confidentiality and the Ada.

Extending Your Learning: Ferpa.

13. Reflection and Self-Evaluation.

Evaluation of Students and Evaluation of Adults.

The Reflective Practitioner.

Making Improvements.

Monitoring Through Observation Data.

Setting Your Own Goals for Improvement Chapter Summary.

Extending Your Learning: Questions for.

Self-Evaluation.

Extending Your Learning: Cec Standards.

V. APPENDIX.

Bibliography.

Useful Websites.

Glossary of Terms Used in Education.

Acronyms Often Used in Special Education.

IDEA Terms From Special Education Law, Including Definitions of Disabilities.

Paraeducators - Intro/Methods (Special Education)

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Designed as a primary text for associate degree, certificate, and inservice programs for current and aspiring paraprofessionals in Title I, gifted, or special education programs.

Features Include:

“Extending Your Learning” feature at the end of each chapter provides paraprofessionals an opportunity to expand on chapter knowledge.
Frequent use of classroom scenarios throughout the text illustrates concepts and techniques for the reader.
Includes numerous forms and exercises of immediate and practical use to paraprofessionals.
Case studies in the text (as well as on the companion website) help readers learn how to apply new knowledge to practical situations.
A companion website (www.ablongman.com/ashbaker1e) includes video clips, case studies, and more.