Make the transition from traditional, whole-group reading instruction to the 21st century classroom by integrating three innovations that will dramatically improve elementary reading instruction: RTI, differentiated instruction, and technology. Detailed explanations, helpful case studies, and recommendations of current technologies bring these ideas to life.
Benefits:
- Review sample schedules, lesson plans, thematic units, and instructional procedures.
- Examine RTI case studies.
- Gain suggestions for planning learning centers.
Contents:
Chapter 1: Dramatic Changes in Reading Instruction
Chapter 2: Structuring the Primary Class for RTI and Differentiation
Chapter 3: RTI and Differentiated Instruction for Early Literacy
Chapter 4: RTI and Brain-Compatible Differentiation Strategies for Mid-Elementary Reading Instruction
Chapter 5: Differentiated Reading Instruction in the Elementary Content Areas
Chapter 6: Guiding the Transition in Reading Instruction: Activities for Professional Learning Communities
William N. Bender, PhD, is a leader in instructional tactics with an emphasis on differentiated instruction, response to intervention, brain-compatible instruction, and classroom discipline. An accomplished author, he has written several books, including award-winning professional development texts and bestsellers. Dr. Bender consistently receives accolades for his workshops from educators at every level.
Dr. Bender began his career teaching in a junior high school resource classroom, working with adolescents with behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. He has taught at Rutgers University and Bluefield State College and was a professor of education at the University of Georgia.
One of the first and most prolific authors on RTI, Dr. Bender has completed eight books on various aspects of RTI and continues to break new ground. Dr. Bender has written more than 60 research articles and 20 education and psychology books including Response to Intervention; Differentiating Instruction for Students With Learning Disabilities; Introduction to Learning Disabilities; Relational Discipline; and Reading Strategies for Elementary Students With Learning Difficulties.
He earned a doctorate in special education from the University of North Carolina.
Laura Waller is an author and presenter with a strong focus on technology, differentiated instruction, and thematic teaching. A graduate of Appalachian State University in North Carolina, Laura earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish and a second bachelor's degree in communications. Her master's degree in elementary education is from Johns Hopkins University.
With this background in linguistics and ESL, she serves K-6 underprivileged children and Title I students who struggle in reading, math, and writing. After starting her career as a reading specialist in the District of Columbia Public Schools, Laura moved to rural North Carolina and began teaching second grade in another Title I school. She is a member of the Jones County World View Team and Delta Kappa Gamma. Laura is also featured as a master teacher for differentiating instruction in mathematics in a professional development video, and has received grants for her innovative work bringing differentiation into the classroom.
