{"product_id":"building-on-student-diversity-profiles-and-activities-9781412936934","title":"Building on Student Diversity: Profiles and Activities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"This book works to give teachers a tool for understanding how to examine their teaching methods and refine those methods to maximize student learning...Galton is a well known researcher...and he has valuable insights into tailoring teaching methods in ways to meet specific learning goals. This book is recommended for all elementary teachers looking for ways to maximize learning in their classroom.\" EDUCATION LIBRARIES  \"Building on Student Diversity can be used in various ways: as a core text  depending on the objectives of the class; or as a supplement to other texts used in pedagogy  multicultural  or special needs courses.\" KAPPA DELTA PI RECORD \"This book makes a significant and timely contribution to the field of multicultural education and teacher education. The authors use of the personal lives of children  from multiple dimensions: psychological  physiological  and cultural  makes this text a valuable learning tool.\" Denise Blum  California State University Fresno  \"This book presents scenarios that are real in todays American public school classrooms. It prepares teachers to work with diverse student learners in ways that are meaningful and academically beneficial.\" Miroslava B. Vargas  Texas A\u0026amp;M International University  This unique text captures the profiles and cumulative records of six diverse students at early childhood  middle childhood  and then high school level. Intended for the preservice teacher  Building on Student Diversity: Profiles and Activities illustrates how to create a caring school environment; accommodate for special learning needs in instructional and assessments; and interact with families and communities.  Key Features: Provides teachers with an understanding of childrens backgrounds and abilities: Six diverse profiles portray a student as gifted  learning disabled  physically disabled  AD\/HD  homosexual  or an English Language Learner. Includes an insightful tool for understanding students and their learning challenges: The cumulative folder for each profile captures records of their grades  medical records  results of standardized tests and state assessments  parent-school communications and student work. Offers applied  hands-on activities linked to the profiles: A variety of instruction strategies  including reflective journaling  group discussions  role playing  and preparation of letters  posters  and other products of communication are suggested.  Intended Audience: This text is designed for all students in teaching methods courses both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is also an excellent supplemental text for courses on Classroom Management  Multicultural Education  Special Education  or Diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648018767925,"sku":"ByrdShop_1412936934","price":34.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781412936934.jpg?v=1781706684","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/building-on-student-diversity-profiles-and-activities-9781412936934","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}