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Access to all social studies lessons

Access to all social studies lessons. Context. Johns Creek, GA Medlock Bridge Elementary School Ms. Molesa’s Third Grade Inclusion Class The Students With Disabilities in Ms. Molesa’s Class. Ms. Molesa’s Third Grade Class. Problem.

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Access to all social studies lessons

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  1. Access to all social studies lessons

  2. Context • Johns Creek, GA • Medlock Bridge Elementary School • Ms. Molesa’s Third Grade Inclusion Class • The Students With Disabilities in Ms. Molesa’s Class

  3. Ms. Molesa’s Third Grade Class

  4. Problem • Students with disabilities in an inclusion classroom can not access all social studies lessons.

  5. Research- General Effective Teaching Strategies for Students With Disabilities • Be an Expert • Plan lessons with the Universal Design in mind • Teach Units that are Cross-Curricular • Differentiate Lessons • Model Literacy Strategies

  6. Research- Create Background Knowledge • Video can enrich a student’s background knowledge and make abstract knowledge more concrete. • The internet allows students to engage in an active exploration to gain a better understanding of the topic. • Using picture books can help students understand complex issues.

  7. Research- Instructional Strategies for Teaching Social Studies • Utilize Study Guides, Teach Vocabulary in Context, and Use Big Ideas • Start with a discussion web using an essential question pertaining to the big idea of the unit • Employ other texts besides the text book • Model and give opportunities to question the text

  8. Research- Reading and Writing in Social Studies • Use pre-reading strategies and create graphic organizers that go along with the chapter • Students cannot be passive readers they need to be engaged in the reading • Use reading logs to assist in reading and organize writing

  9. Plan of Action Implement general effective teaching strategies for students with disabilities. Utilize technology and other texts to create background knowledge. Teach units focused on big ideas. Employ pre-reading strategies and use texts other than the text book. Model and have students apply graphic organizers to guide reading and writing.

  10. Reference List Beck, I. L., & McKeown, M. G. (2002) Questioning the Author: Making Sense of Social Studies. 60 (3) 44-47. Billman, L., W. (2002) Aren’t These Books For Little Kids? 60 (3) 48-51. Burke, M., Hagan, S., & Grossen, B. (2002). What curricular designs and strategies accommodate diverse learners? Teaching Exeptional Children, 34 (4), 34-38. Englert, C. S., Mariage, T. V., Okolo, C. M., Courtland, C.A., Shankland, R.K., Moxley, K. D., Billman, A., & Jones, N. (2007). Accelerating Expository Literacy in the Middle Grades: The ACCEL Project. Georgetown ISD. (2006). Curriculum Corner. Instructional Strategies for Social Studies. Retrieved April 8, 2009. http://www.georgetownisd.org ccorner/socstudies/InstructionalStrategiesforSocialStudies.asp

  11. Reference List Con’t Part I Grant, S. G., & Vansledright B. (2006). Elementary Social Studies Construction a Powerful Approach to Teaching. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company. Lenz, B. K., Ehren, B. J., Deshler, D. D. (2005) The Content Literacy Continuum: A School Reform Framework for Improving AdolescentLiteracy for All Students. (Vol. 37) . Lewis, R. B., & Doorlag, H. D. (2006). Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms. New Jersey: Pearson Prentice Hall. McGuire, J. M., Scott, S. S., & Shaw, S.F. (2006). “Universal design and its application in educational educational environments. Remedial and Special Education 27 (3), 166-175.

  12. Reference List Con’t Part II Okolo, C. M. (2006). Using Video to Teach Content-Area Information. Students Learn and Like History. Okolo, C. M., Englert, C. S., Bouck, E., Heutsche, A. (2006). Web-Based History Learning Environments: Helping Rock. M. L., Gregg, M., Ellis, E, & Gable, R. (2008). REACH: A Framework of Differentiating Classroom Instruction. Preventing Preventing School Failure, 52, 31-40.

  13. Reference List Con’t Part III • Scruggs, T. E., Mastropieri, M. A., & Okolo, C. M. (2009). Science and social studies for students with disabilities. Focus on Exceptional Children. • Seif, E. (2003/2004) Social Studies Revived. 64 (4) 54-59. • Vacca, R. R. (2002) From Efficient Decoders to Strategic Readers. 60 (3) 6-11. • Yoshimoto, R. (2000). Celebrating Strengths and Talents of Dyslexic Children: An Education Model. Retrieved April 8, 2009. From the World Wide Web: http://www.ldonline.org/article/5863

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