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Effective Teaching Strategies that Accommodate Diverse Learners, 4th edition

Published by Pearson (July 28, 2010) © 2011

  • Michael D. Coyne
  • Michael D. Coyne University of Connecticut
  • Edward J. Kame'enui
  • Douglas W. Carnine University of Oregon
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  • NEW! Important new research is referenced throughout the text with implications for diverse learners.
  • NEW! Results from recent national and international assessments of student achievement and progress are discussed as they pertain to diverse learners.
  • NEW! Current social, cultural, and economic trends that reflect the changing demographics of diverse learners are covered at length in this edition.
  • NEW! Recent changes in policy and practice are discussed as well as the implication of these changes on the design, development, adoption, and implementation of curriculum and instruction.
  • Each content chapter is organized around Six Principles of Effective Instruction, universal principles which provide a consistent framework for meeting the needs of diverse learners in today’s classroom environments.

  • Application and Reflection sections in every chapter provide case studies, application activities, and questions for discussion and reflection providing the opportunity for readers to apply the six principles of effective instruction to real-life situations, and to further facilitate the translation of research-to-practice.

  • Recommendations are given for determining the critical curricular and instructional priorities for teaching students with diverse learning needs who are typically behind their school-age peers in academic performance and mastering the coverage of key content.

  • Provides concrete examples of how key concepts in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies are taught, integrated and supported. Examples are specified across grade levels, from the elementary grades through high school.

  • Guidelines for developing, selecting, and modifying curricula to meet the needs of diverse learners are found throughout each chapter. 

  • NEW! Important new research is referenced throughout the text with implications for diverse learners.
  • NEW! Results from recent national and international assessments of student achievement and progress are discussed as they pertain to diverse learners.
  • NEW! Current social, cultural, and economic trends that reflect the changing demographics of diverse learners are covered at length in this edition.
  • NEW! Recent changes in policy and practice are discussed as well as the implication of these changes on the design, development, adoption, and implementation of curriculum and instruction.

Chapter 1         Introduction

Chapter 2         Characteristics of Students with Diverse Learning and Curricular Needs

Chapter 3         Effective Strategies for Teaching Beginning Reading

Chapter 4         Effective Strategies for Teaching Reading Comprehension

Chapter 5         Effective Strategies for Teaching Writing

Chapter 6         Effective Strategies for Teaching Mathematics

Chapter 7         Effective Strategies for Teaching Science

Chapter 8         Effective Strategies for Teaching Social Studies

Appendix A      Answers to Content Questions

Appendix B      Curriculum Maps for Grades K-3 for Phonological Awareness, Alphabetic Principle, and Spelling

Appendix C      Author Note

Michael Coyne is an associate professor in the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut. His research focuses on effective instruction and intervention for students at risk of experiencing learning difficulties.

Edward J. Kame'enui is Dean-Knight Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Outreach in the College of Education at the University of Oregon.

Douglas Carnine addresses effective teaching through a number of roles: researcher, instructional designer, teacher trainer, consultant, implementation manager and finally policy advisor.

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