http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=1414&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by Barbaraen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/56859.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 08:33:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56859blcaseybcsyTeaching students with special needs the concepts of weights can be as simple as comparing units of measure for typical items in the classroom, around the house or in the community. By using two units of measurement&#59; ounces and pounds, students can have fun making sense out of measurements. Measuring the World Around You in Pounds and Ounces Th...http://www.brighthub.com/education/k-12/articles/26338.aspxTue, 17 Feb 2009 20:35:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:26338blcaseybcsyThe new competency based program in instruction and performance now defines most Masters of Education in Special Education programs, both traditional and online. Western Governors University (WGU) is a front-runner contender as an online program that delivers for teachers seeking a Master's degree. Masters of Education in Special Educat...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/56858.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 07:33:49 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56858blcaseybcsyIn a typical science classes, there are extensive vocabulary lists and conceptual learning that students with special needs may find difficult to access and connect into meaningful knowledge bases. By using concept mapping to outline and scaffold chunks of science information, science can be fun. Concept Mapping in Science Classrooms For visual lea...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/56857.aspxSun, 22 Nov 2009 06:24:24 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56857blcaseybcsyCreating holiday poetry activities can give students with special needs a sense of real power and beauty with words that can be shaped into poems that are as unique as your student poets. Poetry is inspirational and can be used to enhance reading, writing, and observation skills for learners. Poetry Writing Tips Depending on the grade and academic ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/24512.aspxSat, 31 Jan 2009 07:49:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:24512blcaseybcsyIn order to provide a structured learning environment for students with ADD/ADHD, teachers must incorporate skill training and tips to redirect off task behavior. Cooperative learning creates social learning opportunities for students with ADD/ADHD to practice appropriate group work in the class. Teacher Tips for Cooperative Learning Skills...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/25006.aspxTue, 03 Feb 2009 07:05:29 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25006blcaseybcsyGifted and exceptional students are often frustrated in traditional classroom learning environments. Scaffolding instruction can provide access and challenge in their learning experience and create active engagement in a constructive learning environment.. Scaffolding Tips for Teachers The classroom experience can be a daunting place of learning fo...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/23557.aspxMon, 26 Jan 2009 05:06:03 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:23557blcaseybcsyIDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) provides the foundational cornerstone of education accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Using the IEP (Individualized Education Program), students are provided with measurable goals and objectives in the classroom. Setting the IDEA Stage IDEA (Individuals with...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/30787.aspxSun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30787blcaseybcsyIn creating effective classroom management strategies for special education students, it is important to remember that a one size behavioral intervention may not meet the needs of any students operating within the constructive framework of an IEP (Individualized Education Plan). Classroom Management Strategies - Individualizing the Interven...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/54507.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 22:48:25 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54507blcaseybcsySwine flu has become the latest health epidemic for the global world. As the flu spreads throughout the world, school communities are scrambling to provide valid information that separates facts from fictions. Keep reading the facts from the CDC to keep yourself and your students safe and informed. Swine Flu Facts Swine Flu Facts ( http://www.cdc.g...http://www.brighthub.com/education/special/articles/54607.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 03:30:12 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54607blcaseybcsyThe swine flu is here. Prevention and treatment strategies are essential in combating what is being called a pandemic by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). For students in special education and mainstream classrooms, knowing what to do to prevent sickness is vital and proactive. Prevention and Treatment Strategies During ...