In this study, we explored how general and special education teachers think and make instructional decisions about special needs students. Teachers viewed a videotape of a reading comprehension lesson for a small group of third grade students. One student was a target for observation and was classified as learning disabled. Quantitative and qualitative procedures were used to analyze teacher responses regarding the importance of instructional variables for the student and requests about instructional recommendations for the student. We found that general and special teacher groups may possess different professional knowledge structures from which to interpret classroom events, identify and solve instructional problems, and collaborate with each other. Implications for teacher preparation are offered.
The Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics (NCTM 1989) advocate the alignment of the mathematics curriculum with instructional practices and assessment techniques.
a total of 707,848 children aged 3-5 years with disabilities were served unde~ IDEA, Part B. Over 240,000 children were served in early childhood settings with their typical peers more than 80% of the time, and 154, 957 children age 3-5 were provided special education services in self-contained classes. Thus, it appears that more and more young children are being included with
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