Strategies for Struggling Learners: A Guide for the Teaching Parent - Softcover

Sutton Ph.D., Joe P.; Sutton M.A.Ed., Connie J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964568411 ISBN 13: 9780964568419

Publisher: Exceptional Diagnostics, 1997

Synopsis

Teaching struggling learners many times calls for unconventional approaches. In this 232-page, well-documented, practical book, Dr. and Mrs. Sutton introduce parents to hundreds of teaching ides that can be implemented in the comfort of the home, many with little or no expense. Whether you are a home educator or a parent who's been searching for fresh teaching ideas to use during your child's nightly homework time, you'll benefit from this great resource.

Chapters: (1) Learners with Limitations; (2) Framework for Teaching; (3) Testing and Evaluation; (4) Developing Curriculum; (5) Program Practices; (6) Modifying Instruction; (7) Generic Teaching Methods; (8) Teaching the 3 R's; (9) Teaching Study Skills; (10) Managing Behavior.

Dr. and Mrs. Sutton hold advanced degrees in special education. Collectively, they have more than 25 years experience in teaching students with disabilities and preparing special education teachers.

About this title

About the Author

Joe P. Sutton holds a doctorate (Ph.D.) in special education from The University of Virginia. He is a frequent speaker at local and state conferences and has presented nationally at annual meetings for the Council for Exceptional Children, the Council for Educational Diagnostic Services, the American Educational Research Association, the Association of Teacher Educators, and the National Center for Home Education. Dr. Sutton is a professor of special education and a certified educational diagnostician.

Connie J. Sutton holds a master's degree (M.A.Ed.) in special education from East Carolina University. Connie is a professor of special education.

Review

"...an excellent source of encouragement and ideas....It should be required reading for all parents." -- Dr. J. Mark Knopp, M.D., Family Physician, Indiana

"It puts special education on the ground level where parents can understand what they're dealing with..." -- Gayle Graham, M.Ed., Author & Consultant, Virginia

"The seminal book of its kind for home schoolers...a resource no parent with a struggling learner should be without." -- Christopher J. Klicka, Esq., Senior Counsel, Home School Legal Defense Association

About this edition

• Publisher: Exceptional Diagnostics
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0964568411
• ISBN 13: 9780964568419
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 232