40 Active Learning Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom, Grades K–5

Engage all learners with research-based strategies from acclaimed educators Research indicates that students of all ages and demographics benefit from active learning methods. Award-winning educators Linda Schwartz Green and Diane Casale-Giannola connect research and application with more than 40 easy-to-implement strategies for today’s inclusive classroom. This practical guide includes: Field-tested practices that are easily adaptable to various grade levels and subjects Vignettes that demonstrate how to apply today’s brain-compatible strategies in the classroom Tools for differentiating instruction to serve ALL students, including high-ability students, those with ADHD or learning disabilities, and English learners

Educators. must ensure that students who enter classroom environments are
welcomed with appropriate pedagogical approaches that match their diverse
needs. We have, thankfully, entered a new century of learning in which
classrooms include students of all abilities. Inclusion is not a fad; it is an ongoing
philosophy that invites and prepares children to prosper beyond classroom walls
into accepting societies. It is obvious from the contents of this book, 40 Active
Learning Strategies ...