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Table Of ContentAbout the Downloads About the Authors Foreword by Mary Louise Hemmeter About the Online Materials Acknowledgments Section I Using the Building Blocks Framework Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Evidence-Based Practice and the Building Blocks Framework Chapter 3 Keys to Teaming and Collaboration Chapter 4 Getting Started Section II Teaching Strategies Chapter 5 Curriculum Modifications Curriculum Modifications by Type Curriculum Modifications by Learning Center and Routine Chapter 6 Embedded Learning Opportunities Chapter 7 Child-Focused Instructional Strategies Chapter 8 Ongoing Assessment and Instructional Decision-Making Section III More About the Building Blocks Framework Chapter 9 Implementing the Building Blocks Framework: Putting it all Together Chapter 10 Becoming More Independent Chapter 11 Friendships and Peer Relationships Chapter 12 Inclusive Interactions: Teaching Group Behaviors Chapter 13 Final Thoughts Appendixes Appendix A Quality Classroom Assessment Form Appendix B Classroom Action Worksheet Appendix C Child Assessment Worksheet Appendix D IEP/IFSP Planning Worksheet Appendix E Child Planning Worksheet Appendix F Child Activity Matrix Appendix G Classroom Activity Matrix Appendix H Staff Matrix Appendix I Evaluation Worksheet Appendix J ELO-at-a-Glance Appendix K Instruction-at-a-Glance Appendix L Inclusion Collaboration Checklist Appendix M Clarifying the Schedule Checklist Appendix N Clarifying the Child's Objective Appendix O Curriculum Modification Planning Form Appendix P Curriculum Modifications Checklist Appendix Q Teaching Episode Checklist Appendix R Embedded Learning Opportunities Checklist Appendix S Child Focused Instruction Strategies Checklist Appendix T Online Resources References Index
Edition DescriptionNew Edition
SynopsisPrepare early childhood educators to teach all children in inclusive settings with the fourth edition of this bestselling guidebook! Like the groundbreaking previous editions, this updated Building Blocks guide gives pre- and inservice teachers three types of practical, evidence-based inclusion strategies: curriculum modifications, embedded learning opportunities, and child-focused instructional strategies. Educators will learn how to apply these three strategies for the benefit of all children; review the latest research that supports the Building Blocks model; and find ready-to-use tips and guidance on key topics, from fostering friendships to promoting positive behavior. New reproducible forms support planning and assessment, and seven training modules make it easy to teach the Building Blocks framework in college courses and professional development sessions. Equally useful as a student-friendly textbook and a go-to guide for practicing educators, this is a resource readers will return to again and again for proven, easy-to-use strategies that support all young learners. Includes 7 Training Modules: Using the Building Blocks framework, Conducting ongoing child assessment, Planning for the individual child, Using visuals to support learning, Applying the Building Blocks framework to math and science, Applying the framework to challenging classroom behavior, Extending the framework to infants and toddlers, Building Blocks provides a framework for successful and meaningful inclusion of young children in inclusive settings. Like the first three editions, the fourth edition offers pre- and inservice teachers three types of practical, evidence-based inclusion strategies: curriculum modifications, embedded learning opportunities, and child-focused instructional strategies. This fourth edition includes timely new topics and expanded coverage of existing content., See what's new in the fourth edition! Prepare early childhood educators to teach all children in inclusive settings with the fourth edition of this bestselling guidebook--enhanced with new content, new topics, and more tools for planning effective instruction. Like the groundbreaking previous editions, this updated Building Blocks guide gives pre- and inservice teachers three types of practical, evidence-based inclusion strategies: curriculum modifications, embedded learning opportunities, and child-focused instructional strategies. Educators will learn how to apply these three strategies for the benefit of all children; review the latest research that supports the Building Blocks model; and find ready-to-use tips and guidance on key topics, from fostering friendships to promoting positive behavior. New reproducible forms support planning and assessment, and seven training modules make it easy to teach the Building Blocks framework in college courses and professional development sessions. Equally useful as a student-friendly textbook and a go-to guide for practicing educators, this is a resource readers will return to again and again for proven, easy-to-use strategies that support all young learners. WHAT'S NEW All chapters updated New chapter on Ongoing Assessment and Instructional Decision-Making New chapter on Implementing the Building Blocks Framework 8 new checklists and planning forms to support implementation New section on the impact of implicit bias on teachers' perception of challenging behavior Expanded content on key topics such as collaboration, curriculum modifications, friendships and social relationships Updated vignettes, terms, resources, and references WITH 7 TRAINING MODULES: Using the Building Blocks framework Conducting ongoing child assessment Planning for the individual child Using visuals to support learning Applying the Building Blocks framework to math and science Applying the framework to challenging classroom behavior Extending the framework to infants and toddlers