Systematic Instruction for Students with Moderate and Severe Disabilities

K–12 educators need to understand the why and how of good instructional practices to improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities. The second edition of this bestselling text on systematic instruction provides comprehensive guidance on effective teaching approaches rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA). It is fully revised and updated with timely topics, new sample lesson plans, and online instructor materials. The text covers developing data sheets, collecting baseline data, designing effective instructional programs, using response prompting strategies, using technology to enhance instruction, applying ABA principles, increasing the efficiency of instruction, facilitating maintenance and generalization, and exercising educational leadership.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 04 October 2021
Publisher: Brookes Publishing Co

K–12 educators play a crucial role in improving outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities. To achieve this, they must understand the why and how of effective instructional practices. The second edition of this bestselling textbook, "Systematic Instruction: A Highly Effective Teaching Approach Rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)", provides comprehensive guidance on this teaching approach.

Fully revised and updated with timely topics and new sample lesson plans, this reader-friendly textbook prepares teachers to use dynamic, adaptable systematic instruction strategies to teach core content that is age-appropriate, meaningful, and relevant to students' lives. Educators will discover evidence-based methods that help them with every step of systematic instruction, from collecting accurate screening and baseline data to supporting students as they generalize new skills to other settings.

Moreover, faculty members will get a complete package of online instructor materials, including test banks, PowerPoint slides, flowcharts for instructional procedures, and blank data sheets, which they can use in their courses.

Written by a seasoned educator with decades of experience training a multitude of teachers, this accessible, up-to-date text is the go-to resource for todays teachers looking to succeed in inclusive classrooms and improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities.

Whats new in this edition:

Revised and updated chapters throughout, offering a wealth of practical strategies

A comprehensive package of online faculty materials, including test banks, PowerPoint slides, flowcharts for instructional procedures, and lesson extensions and variations

Insightful commentary from special educators in each chapter, providing valuable insights into working with students with disabilities

More on working with parents and caregivers, fostering collaboration and support

In conclusion, the second edition of "Systematic Instruction: A Highly Effective Teaching Approach Rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)" is a valuable resource for K–12 educators seeking to improve outcomes for students with moderate and severe disabilities. By understanding the why and how of effective instructional practices, educators can implement dynamic, adaptable systematic instruction strategies that are tailored to the individual needs of their students. With the comprehensive guidance and online instructor materials provided in this textbook, teachers can confidently teach core content that is age-appropriate, meaningful, and relevant to students' lives, while also fostering collaboration and support with parents and caregivers.

Weight: 714g
Dimension: 216 x 279 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781681254388
Edition number: 2 Revised edition