Inquiry in the Inclusion Classroom

I own this book. It was given to me as part of a science teacher professional development program sponsored through the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. The book chapter beg... See More

I own this book. It was given to me as part of a science teacher professional development program sponsored through the University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana. The book chapter begins by providing information on the research that supports the use of inquiry for students with disabilities. The author reminds us that students with disabilities often have a more difficult time with the specific science language requirements for success in a typical lecture/textbook classroom. The article also provides general guidelines on how to create and use an inquiry format in the inclusion classroom. The general guidelines listed in the book chapter serve as a great reminder as to how to differentiate and improve science instruction for the general classroom. However, if you are looking for specific lesson plan ideas related to inquiry and students with disabilities – this book chapter does not offer those. This chapter serves as a great beginning point on how to prepare classroom sc

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The focus of this article is for inclusion teachers to provide an inquiry based approach for all students including those with special needs. The accommodations suggested are sound and effec... See More

The focus of this article is for inclusion teachers to provide an inquiry based approach for all students including those with special needs. The accommodations suggested are sound and effective. From equipment modifications to the grouping of students, the author makes meaningful recommendations on how to ensure the inclusion of all students.