Building on Student Diversity

Preface Midland USA and Its Schools Part I: Profiles and Cumulative Folders Casey: Motivating and Modifying for Learning Disabilities Sarah: Supporting Intellectual Giftedness Malcolm: Addressing the Challenges of AD/HD Raul: Bridging Cultural Gaps Leslie: Accommodating Physical Disabilities Yu-Shin: Reaching Reluctant English Language Learners Part II: Activities Getting to Know Your Learners Designing Environments that Support Your Learners Developing Lessons to Meet the Needs of Your Learners Gathering Data to Improve Instruction Communicating with Families Glossary

"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 -- Valeri R. Helterbran * Kappa Delta Pi Record * "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 -- Jacqueline M. Borin * Education Libraries Volume 30, No. 2 Winter 2007 *