Chapters address: (1) an overview of the whole language approach; (2) examples of how special education teachers use whole language to teach children with learning disabilities; (3) suggestions
on how to create a child - centered classroom; (4) the role of the teacher in a whole language classroom; (5) examples of democratic classrooms; (6) assessment procedures that are compatible with a whole language
philosophy and how assessment data can be used to respond to individual needs; (7) examples of different strategies teachers use to teach students with learning disabilities reading and writing; (8) literacy
development in students with disabilities and how to foster self - directed learners; (9) how teachers develop learner - centered
curriculums and how to move toward an inclusive environment; and (10) one teacher's move to the whole language approach.
With the help of Vail's ongoing professional
development, Beyond Textbooks partners are trained
on: the
philosophy and practices of the Beyond Textbooks framework; effective implementation strategies; and the technical facilitation of the Beyond Textbooks electronic delivery system (including how to access all of Vail's digital
curriculum calendars, unwrapped documents, formative assessments, and teacher created resources that are congruent to selected essential standards, as well as how to contribute to the digital resources that are accessible to all Vail and Beyond Textbooks partner teachers).
There are a large number of
curricula available for programs to choose from, with some of the best known models being the Creative
Curriculum, HighScope Curriculum, and Tools of the Mind.54 Research has found a positive impact on early achievement scores and socioemotional behavior when programs intentionally apply a curriculum that is supported by professional development, coaching, and sufficient resources.55 Programs should adopt a curriculum that best fits their program philosophy and ensure teachers receive professional development and ongoing support to adequately incorporate the curriculum into their
Curriculum, HighScope
Curriculum, and Tools of the Mind.54 Research has found a positive impact on early achievement scores and socioemotional behavior when programs intentionally apply a curriculum that is supported by professional development, coaching, and sufficient resources.55 Programs should adopt a curriculum that best fits their program philosophy and ensure teachers receive professional development and ongoing support to adequately incorporate the curriculum into their
Curriculum, and Tools of the Mind.54 Research has found a positive impact
on early achievement scores and socioemotional behavior when programs intentionally apply a
curriculum that is supported by professional development, coaching, and sufficient resources.55 Programs should adopt a curriculum that best fits their program philosophy and ensure teachers receive professional development and ongoing support to adequately incorporate the curriculum into their
curriculum that is supported by professional
development, coaching, and sufficient resources.55 Programs should adopt a
curriculum that best fits their program philosophy and ensure teachers receive professional development and ongoing support to adequately incorporate the curriculum into their
curriculum that best fits their program
philosophy and ensure teachers receive professional
development and ongoing support to adequately incorporate the
curriculum into their
curriculum into their practice.