Teaching Kids With Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Challenge and Motivate Struggling Students [Paperback]

Susan Winebrenner (Author), Pamela Espeland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1996

From the relentless pressure to make sure that all students score at the proficient level on high-stakes tests, to the rigorous requirements of "No Child Left Behind," teachers are being held more accountable than ever before-making this book more important than ever before. A gold mine of practical, easy-to-use teaching methods, strategies, and tips, it helps teachers differentiate the curriculum in all subject areas to meet the needs of all learners-including those labeled "slow," "remedial," or "LD," students of poverty, English language learners, and others who struggle to learn. Full of proven ways to significantly improve learning outcomes for students who score below proficiency levels, this is an essential resource for every educator. Includes reproducibles.

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About the Author

A recognized expert on gifted education and teaching in mixed-ability classrooms, Susan Winebrenner is also the author of Teaching Gifted Kids in the Regular Classroom. Through her consulting and workshop business, Education Consulting Service, she presents workshops and seminars nationally and internationally, helping educators translate research into practice. "Susan Winebrenner is a superb motivator of teachers. Her presentations and materials are useful, practical, and creative." Sarah Ramsay, teacher, Oak Park, IL

Product Details

• Paperback: 235 pages
• Publisher: Free Spirit Pub (May 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157542004X
• ISBN-13: 978-1575420042
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #596,829 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Susan Winebrenner is a full-time consultant in staff development. She presents workshops and seminars nationally and internationally, helping educators translate educational research into classroom practice.

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable resource for classroom teachers, March 12, 1998

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This review is from: Teaching Kids With Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Challenge and Motivate Struggling Students (Paperback)

As a classroom teacher who is trying to adapt multiple intelligences and learning styles into my lessons, I found Susan Winebrenner's book a valuable resource. She has many stategies for aiding children with learning disabilities as well as controlling inappropriate behavior in the classroom.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just for kids with learning difficulties, September 14, 2001

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George Zee (www.frzee.org, Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Teaching Kids With Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Challenge and Motivate Struggling Students (Paperback)

Although the author has revised and expanded her similar book on teaching Gifted Kids, I think the present one (1966) still has great value, for all elementary students. Aside from Chapter 3 on understanding learning difficulties and intervening, all the other chapters are applicable to all students. Just look through the chapter headings: making all students welcome in your classroom, getting everyone involved in learning, matching your teaching to your students' learning styles... This is a very practical and valuable book for teachers. It has fairly comprehensive coverage, including 8 multiple intelligences, the teaching of reading, writing and math, authentic assessment, improving behavior, conflict resolution, enlisting parents as partners... There are many case examples, numerous techniques for each topic. Take spelling as an example (p111-115). Students are taught to match spelling with their learning styles: visual, auditory, tactile-kinesthetic and multisensory. There are 5 or 6 more techniques for spelling. Teachers are also reminded to "avoid circling spelling errors for visual learners". Susan pays attention to so many useful details. This book should be available in all primary teachers' libraries.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful resource for all types of children, January 26, 2002

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MW "mw" (MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Teaching Kids With Learning Difficulties in the Regular Classroom: Strategies and Techniques Every Teacher Can Use to Challenge and Motivate Struggling Students (Paperback)

This book provides useful strategies for teaching all types of children, not just those with learning differences. Winebrenner promotes awareness of each child's unique learning styles and provides practical, teacher-friendly ways to make the classroom friendlier for children with learning differences, gifted children, and any other children who can benefit from sensitivity to their individual ways of learning.