Strategy Bibliography
Art Education
Painting on Plexiglass
Danko-McGhee, K. (2003). Preparing early childhood teachers to use art in the
classroom. Art Education, 56 (4), 12-18.
Water Designs Using an Overhead Projector
Danko-McGhee, K. (2003). Preparing early childhood teachers to use art in the
classroom. Art Education, 56 (4), 12-18.
Behavior Management
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Schimd, R. (1998). Three steps to self-discipline. Teaching Exceptional Children, 30(4),
36-39.
3 “A”s of ANTI-BULLYING
Lepkowski, W. J., Overton, C. C., Packman, J. & Samby, M. (2005).
We’re not gonna take it: A student driven anti-bullying approach. Education,
125(4), 546-557.
ABC’s
Warner, L. & Lynch, S. (2003). Classroom problems that won’t go away. Childhood
Education, 79, 97-100.
Accentuate the Positive
Warner, L, Lynch, S. (2002/2003). Classroom problems that don’t go away. Childhood
Education, 79(2), 97-100.
ACT REACT
Rock, M, L. (2004). Transfiguring it out: Converting disengaged learners to active
participants. Council for Exceptional Children, 36, 64-72.
Affective Strategy
Berne, J. E. (2004). Listening comprehension strategies: A review of the literature.
Foreign Language Annals, 37(4), 521-533.
An Antecedent-based Strategy known as Pre-Correction
De Pry, R. L. & Sugai, G. (2002). The effect of active supervision and pre-correction on
minor behavioral incidents in a sixth grade general education classroom. Journal
of Behavioral Education, 11(4), 255-267.
Antecedent Conditions That Promote Success with ADHD
Gardill, M.C., DuPaul, G.J. & Kyle, K.E. (1996). Classroom strategies for managing
students with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder. Intervention in School
and Clinic, 32(2), 89-94
Banking on Learning
Adair, G. J., & Schneider, L. J. (1993). Banking on learning: An incentive system for
adolescents in the resource room. Teaching Exceptional Children, 25(2), 30-34.
Bids for Attention
Warner, L. & Lynch, S. (2003). Classroom problems that won’t go away.
Childhood Education, 79, 97-100.
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Cartooning
Myles, B., & Simpson, R. (2001). Effective practices for students with Asperger
syndrome. Focus on Exceptional Children, 34, 1-14.
Classroom Judicial System (Dia)
Brinson, J.A., Kottler, J.A., & Fisher, T.A. (2004). Cross-cultural conflict resolution in
the schools: Some practical intervention strategies for counselors. Journal of
Counseling & Development, 82, 294-301.
Come Play – social interaction
Ault, M., Collins, B., Doyle, P. & Hemmeter, M. (1996). Developing children’s social
skills in an inclusive preschool. Teaching Exceptional Children, 29(1), 16-21.
Comic Strip Conversations
Glaeser, B., Pierson, M., & Fritschmann, N. (2003). Comic strip conversations: a
positive behavioral support strategy. Teaching Exceptional Children, 36 (2),14-19.
Compensation Strategy
Berne, J. E. (2004). Listening comprehension strategies: A review of the literature.
Foreign Language Annals, 37(4), 521-533.
Congruent Communication
Brown, D.F. (Sep/Oct 2005). The significance of congruent communication in effective
classroom management. The Clearing House, 79(1), 12-15.
Contingency Contracts
Garrick Duhaney, L.M. (2003). A practical approach to managing the behavior of
students with ADD. Intervention in School and Clinic, 38 (5), 267-279.
Cool Card
Anderson, D., Fisher, A., Marchant, M., Young, K., & Smith, J. (2006). The
cool card intervention: A positive support strategy for managing anger. Beyond
Behavior, 15, 3-13.
Countoons
Daly, P.M., & Randalli, P. (2003). Using countoons to teach self-monitoring skills.
Teaching Exceptional Children, 35(5), 30-35.
Do Not Escalate Along With The Student
Shukla-Mehta, S., & Albin, R. W. (2003). Twelve practical strategies to prevent
behavioral escalation in classroom settings. Preventing School Failure, 47, 156161.
Flexible Grouping
Hoffman, J. (2002). Flexible grouping strategies in the multiage. Classroom Theory Into
Practice, 41(1), 47-52.
Functional Behavior Assessment
Garrick-Duhaney, L. (2003). A practical approach to managing the behaviors of students
with ADD. Intervention in School and Clinic, 38(5), 267-279.
Give Me Five
Swain, D., K, Friehe, M., & Harrington, M., J. (2004). Teaching listening strategies in
the inclusive classroom. Intervention in School and Clinic 40(1), 48-54
Go-Between Mediator
Brinson, J.A., Kottler, J.A., & Fisher, T.A. (2004). Cross-cultural conflict resolution in
the schools: Some practical intervention strategies for counselors. Journal of
Counseling & Development, 82, 294-301.
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How Do You Know?
Shukla-Mehta, S. & Albin, R.W. (2003). Twelve practical strategies to prevent
behaviorral escalation in the classroom. Preventing School Failure. 47, 156-161.
Increasing Positive Social Interactions
Welton, E. (2004). Strategies for increasing positive social interactions in children with
autism. Exceptional Children, 37, 40-46.
Know the Triggers
Shukla-Mehta, S. & Albin, R.W. (2003). Twelve practical strategies to prevent
behaviorral escalation in the classroom. Preventing School Failure. 47, 156-161.
Lights, Camera, Action!! – Using Engaging Computer-Cued Activity Schedules
Kimball, J., Kinney, E., Taylor, B. & Stromer. (2003). Lights, camera, action! Using
engaging computer-cued activity schedules. Teaching Exceptional Children,
36(1), 40-45.
Making Choices
Jolivette, K., McCormick, K., & Stichter, J. (2002). Making choices: improving
behavior-engaging in learning. Teaching Exceptional Children, 34(3), 24-29.
Making Personal Schedules for students with ADD to Help Control Behavior
Duhaney, G. (2003). A practical approach to managing the behaviors of students with
ADD. Intervention in School and Clinic, 38, 267-79.
Mental Imagery
Wurst, D., Jones, D., & Luckner, J. (2005). Promoting literacy development with students
who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing. Council for Exceptional Children,
37, 56-62.
Mythodrama
Brinson, J.A., Kottler, J.A., & Fisher, T.A. (2004). Cross-cultural conflict resolution in
the schools: Some practical intervention strategies for counselors. Journal of
Counseling & Development, 82, 294-301.
On a Roll
Warner, L. & Lynch, S. (2003). Classroom problems that won’t go away. Childhood
Education, 79, 97-100.
Peer Tutoring and Its Reversal
Tournaki, N. & E. Criscitiello. (2003). Using peer tutoring as a successful part of
behavior management. Council for Exceptional Children, 36(2), 22-29.
POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEMS (PBS)
Stormont, M., Lewis, T.J., & Beckner, R., (2005). Positive behavior support systems:
Applying key features in preschool settings. Teaching Exceptional Children,
37(6), 42-49.
Premack Principle
Warner, L., & Lynch, S., (2003). Classroom problems that don’t go away. Childhood
Education, 79(2), 97-100.
Preventing Behavioral Escalation
Albin, R.W. (2003). Twelve practical strategies to prevent behavioral
escalation in the classroom. Preventing School Failure, 47(4), 156-161.
Problem Solving Conversation
Dwairy, M. (2005). Using problem-solving conversation with children.
Intervention in School and Clinic, 40(3), 144-150.
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Reinforce Calm and On-Task Behaviors
Shukla-Mehta, S., & Albin, R. W. (2003). Twelve practical strategies to prevent
behavioral escalation in classroom settings. Preventing School Failure, 47, 156161.
Response Cards
Lambert, M. C., Cartledge, G. H., Lo, W. L., Ya-yu. (2006). Effects of response cards
on disruptive behavior and academic responding during math lessons by fourth
grade urban students. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 8(2), 88-99.
Response Cost Lottery
Witt, J. C., & Elliott, S.N. (1982). The response cost lottery: A time efficient and
effective classroom intervention. School Psychology Review, 20, 155-161.
Self Management
Fox, L., Garrison, S. (2000). Helping children learn to manage their own behavior.
What Works Briefs, 3-6.
Self Regulated Strategy Development
Mason, L.H. (2004). Explicit self-regulation strategy development versus reciprocal
questioning effects on expository reading comprehension among struggling
readers. Journal of Educational Psychology, 96 (2), 283-296.
Self Talk
Garrick Duhaney, L.M. (2003). A practical approach to managing the behavior of
students with ADD. Intervention in School and Clinic, 38 (5), 267-279.
Self-Determination
Jones, M., (2006). Teaching self-determination; Empowered teachers, empowered
students. Council for Exceptional Children, 39 (1), 12-17.
Self-interrogation
Rosenthal-Malek, A. (1997). Using metacognitive strategies to teach students social
skills. Teaching Exceptional Children, 29, 29-31.
Self-Management
Shapiro, E. S., DuPaul, G. J., & Bradley-Klug, K. L. (1998). Self-management as a
strategy to improve the classroom behavior of adolescents with ADHD. Journal
of Learning Disabilities, 31(6), 545-555.
Self-monitoring
Lacey, C., Hillery, J., & Gardiner, M. (2002). Use of self-monitoring and delayed
feedback to increase on-task behavior in a post-institutionalized child within
regular classroom settings. Education and Treatment of Children 25(1), 91-102.
Self-Regulation
Cooper, J., Horn, S., & Strahan, D., (2001) “If they would only do their homework:”
Promoting self-regulation in a high school English class. The University of North
Carolina Press.
Situational Reinforcement
Downing, J., Keating, T., Bennett, C. (2005). Effective Reinforcement Techniques in
Elementary Physical Education: The Key to Behavior Management. The Physical
Educator,62,114-22.
Social Autopsies
Myles, B., & Simpson, R. (2001). Effective practices for students with Asperger
syndrome. Focus on Exceptional Children, 34, 1-14.
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Social Stories
Crozier, S. & Sileo, N.M. (2005). Encouraging positive behavior with social stories.
Teaching Exceptional Children, 37(6), 26-31.
Strategies for Between Lessons
McIntosh, K., Herman, K., Sanford, A., McGraw, K., & Florence, K. (2004) Teaching
transitions: Techniques for promoting success between lessons. Teaching
Exceptional Children, 37, 32-38.
Strategies for Students with Asperger’s Syndrome
Simpson, R and Myles, B. (1998). Aggression among children and youth who have
Asperger’s Syndrome. Preventing School Failure, 42(4), 148-154
Strategy: Situation-Options-Consequences-Choices-Strategies-Simulation
Myles, B., & Simpson, R. (2001). Effective practices for students with Asperger
syndrome. Focus on Exceptional Children, 34, 1-14.
Stress Management Tools
Jackson, J.T., & Owens, J.L. (1999). A stress management classroom tool for teachers of
classroom tool for teachers of children with behavior disorders. Intervention in
School and Clinic, 35(2), 74-80.
Student Participation in Classroom Rules
McGinnis, C. & B. Frederick & R. Edwards. (1995). Enhancing classroom management
through proactive rules and producers. Psychology in the Schools, 32(3), 220223.
Student Responsibility for Behavior through Informed Choice
Shukla-Mehta, S., & Albin, R. W. (2003). Twelve practical strategies to prevent
behavioral escalation in classroom settings. Preventing School Failure, 47, 156161.
Student-Monitored & Recorded On-Task Moments
Gardill, M. C., DuPaul, G. J. & Kyle, K. E. (1996). Classroom strategies for managing
students with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder. Intervention in School
and Clinic, 32(2), 89-94.
TALS
Swain, D., K, Friehe, M., & Harrington, M., J. (2004). Teaching listening strategies in
the inclusive classroom. Intervention in School and Clinic 40(1), 48-54.
Teach Student’s Socially Appropriate Behaviors
Shukla-Mehta, S., & Albin, R. W. (2003). Twelve practical strategies to prevent
behavioral escalation in classroom settings. Preventing School Failure, 47, 156161.
Teaching Self-Regulation during Independent Work
Mithaug, D.K. (2002). “Yes” means success: teaching children with multiple disabilities
to self-regulate during independent work. Teaching Exceptional Children, 35, 2227.
Tech Reminder
Epstein, J., Willis, M., Conners, C., & Johnson, D. (2001). Use of a technological
prompting device to aid a student with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to
initiate and complete daily tasks: an exploratory study. Journal of Special
Education Technology 16, (1) 19-28.
The Behavior Chain Interruption
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Grunsell, J., & Carter, M. (2002). The behavior chain interruption strategy:
Generalization to out-of routine contexts. Education and Training in Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 37, 378-390.
The Good Student Game
Babyak, A. E., Luze, G. J, & Kamps, D. M. (2000). The good student game: Behavior
management for diverse classrooms. Intervention in School and Clinic, 35(4),
216-23.
The Level System
Harper, E. (2005). A circle of courage level system in day treatment. Reclaiming
Children and Youth, 14(3), 152-156.
The L.I.S.T.E.N. Strategy
Bauwens, J. & Hourcade, J., (1989). Hey, would you just LISTEN! Teaching Exceptional
Children, 21(4), 61.
The Power Card
Myles, B., & Simpson, R. (2001). Effective practices for students with Asperger
syndrome. Focus on Exceptional Children, 34, 1-14.
Token Economics
Garrick Duhaney, L.M. (2003). A practical approach to managing the behavior of
students with ADD. Intervention in School and Clinic, 38 (5), 267-279.
Travel Cards
Carpenter, L.B. (2001). Utilizing travel cards to increase productive student behavior,
teacher collaboration, and parent-school communication. Education and Training
in Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 36(3), 318-322.
Using Reinforcers
Margolis, H. (2004). Self-efficacy: A key to improve the motivation of struggling
learners. The Clearing House, 77(6), 241-9.
Using Scripted Lessons with Children With Behavioral and Emotional Disorders
Gunter, P & and Reed, T. (1997). Academic instruction of children with emotional and
behavioral disorders using scripted lessons. Preventing School Failure, 42(1), 3437.
Using the classroom environment to help children’s social development
Parsons, C. E. (2003). A teacher’s use of the environment to facilitate the social
development of children. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 18(1), 5767.
Win/Win
Palmer, J. (2001). Conflict resolution: Strategies for the elementary classroom. Social
Studies, 92(2), 65-68.
Work Ethic Rubric
Postlewait, K. B., Adams, M. R., & Shih, J. C. (2003). Promoting meaningful mastery of
addition and subtraction. Teaching Children Mathematics, 9, 354-357
ZIPPER
Patterson, D.S., Jolivette, K. & Crosby, S., (2006). Social skills training for students who
demonstrate poor self-control. Beyond Behavior, 15 (3), 23-27.
Content Area Learning Instruction
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A Game to Teach Concepts
Thiagarajan, S. (1973-74). A game to teach concepts. Teaching the Exceptional Student.
3950(6), 27.
Academic Journals
Gauthier, L. R., Schorzman, E. M., & Hutchison, L., (2003). Academic journals and
small groups: Confluencing strategies for content area comprehension in middle
school. The New England Reading Association Journal, 39(2), 23-8.
Acting out History
Dull, L. J. & Van Garderen, D., (2005). Bringing the story back into history: Teaching
social studies to children with learning disabilities. Preventing School Failure,
49(3), 27-31.
Anchored Instruction
Koury, K.A., (1996). The impact on preteaching science content vocabulary using
integrated media for knowledge acquisition in a collaborative classroom. Journal
of Computing Education. 7(3/4). 179-197
Blueprints for Writing Math Journals
Baxter, J., Woodward, J., Olson, D., & Robyns, J. (2002). Blueprint for writing in middle
school mathematics. Teaching Mathematics in Middle School, 8(1), 52-56.
Cell anatomy with fabric model
Kluka, M. (2005). Teaching cell anatomy with a fabric model. Science Scope, 38, 36-7.
Chapter Tours
Cunningham, D., & Shablak, S. (1975). Selective reading guide-o-rama: The content
teacher’s best friend. Journal of reading, 18, 380-382.
Classroom Management
Brown, D., (2005). The significance of congruent communication in effective classroom
management. Clearing House 79, (1) 12-15.
Classroom Performance System
Blackman, M. S., Dooley, P., Kuchinski, B., & Chapman, D. (2002). It worked a
different way. College Teaching, 55, 27-28.
ClassWide Peer Tutoring
Utley, A. C., Reddy, S.S., Delquadri, C. J., Greenwood, R.C., Mortweet, L. S., &
Bowman, V. (2001). Classwide peer tutoring: an effective procedure for
facilitating the acquisition of health education and safety facts with students with
developmental disabilities. Education and Treatment of Children 24(1), 1-27.
Color Shock Cluster- Spelling Vocabulary
Smith, C. (2003). Successful Techniques of Vocabulary. Eric Clearinghouse on
Reading, English and Communication, TBC30013, 1-6.
Cooperative Learning
Baloche, L. (1994). Breaking down the walls: Integrating creative questioning and
cooperative learning into the social studies. Social Studies, 85(1), 25-30.
Creating a Country
Olson, J. C. (2003). Interdisciplinary projects enhance teaching and learning. Teaching
Mathematics in Middle School, 8(5), 260-266.
Do you see what I see?
Rommel-Esham, K. (2005). Do you see what I see? Children and Science, 43, 40-43.
Elementary Computer Art
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Hinshaw, C. (2001). One approach to elementary computer art. Arts & Activities, 130,
40-41.
Food Inquiry
Bonner, J. J. (2004). The biology of food. The Science Teacher, 71 (8), 30-34.
Graphic Organizer Notebooks
Fisher, A. (2001). Implementing graphic organizer notebooks: The art and science of
teaching content. The Reading Teacher, 55, 116-20.
Guided Notes
Heward, W.L., Three low tech strategies for increasing the frequency of active student’s
response during group instruction. Behavior Analysis in Education: Focus On
Measurably Superior Instruction, 283-320.
History Cartoons
Dull, L. J. & Van Garderen, D., (2005). Bringing the story back into history: Teaching
social studies to children with learning disabilities. Preventing School Failure,
49(3), 27-31.
Home-to-School Notebook
Hail, T. & P. Wolfe. (2003). The home-to-school Notebook, Council for Exceptional
Children, 36(2), 68-73.
“Jeopardy” A game that benefits all students
Rotter, K. (2004). Modifying “jeopardy!” games benefit all students. Teaching
Exceptional Children, 36, 58-62.
Job Club
Benz, M., Johnson, M. & Lindstrom, L. (1996). Developing job clubs for students in
transition. Teaching Exceptional Children, 29(2), 18-21.
Kids as Curators
Monhardt, R. M., & Monhardt, L. (1997). Kids as curators. Science and Children, 35(1),
29-32.
KWLA
Mandeville, T.F. (1994). KWLA: Linking the affective and cognitive domains. Reading
Teacher, 47(8), 679-680.
Learning Logs
Fulwiler, T. (1980). Journals across the disciplines. The English Journal, 69 (9), 14-19.
Metacognitive Strategy
Berne, J. E. (2004). Listening comprehension strategies: A review of literature. Foreign
Language Annals, 37 (4), 521-533.
Mind Mapping
Budd, J.W. (2004). Mind maps as classroom exercises. Journal of Economic Education,
35, 35-46.
Mnemonic Strategies to Enhance Student learning and Social Behaviors
Kleinheksel, K. & Summy, S. (2003). Enhancing student learning and social behavior
through mnemonic strategies. Teaching Exceptional Children, 36, 30-35.
Mobile Helps to Teach Basic 4 Food Groups
Morgan, M. (1971). Trainable mentally handicapped, health education, nutrition,
material development. Teaching Exceptional Children, 58(4), 131-132.
Naming Pictures with Letter Charts
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Li, A. (2004). Classroom strategies for improving and enhancing visual skills in students
with disabilities. Exceptional Children, 36(6), 38-46.
Nonlinguistic Representations
Brabec, K., Fisher, K., & Pitler, H. (2004). Building better instruction: How technology
supports nine research-proven instructional strategies. Learning and Leading with
Technology, 31, 6-11.
P.E.P. Road Map
Harmon, J., Katims, D., & Whittington, D. (1999)/ Helping Middle School Students
Learn with Social Studies Texts. Teaching Exceptional Children, 32(1), 70-75.
Peer Instruction
Rao, S. & DiCarlo, S. E. (2000). Peer instruction improves performance on quizzes.
Advances in Physiology Education, 24, 51-55.
Portfolio Assessment
Smith, J, & Brewer, D.M., & Heffner, T. (2003). Using portfolio assessments with
young children who are at risk for school failure. Preventing School Failure, 48,
38-40.
Portfolios in Physics
Nickelson, D. (2004). Portfolios in physics: Using documentation to assess the
attainment of course goals. The Science Teacher, 71 (4), 52-55.
Problem-Based Learning
Willis, A.S. (2002). Problem-Based Learning in a General Psychology Course. The
Journal of General Education, 51, 282-292.
PROVE-ing What You Know
Scanlon, David. (2002). PROVE-ing what you know: using a learning strategy in an
inclusive class. Teaching Exceptional Children, 34(4), 48-54.
Question-Answer Relationships (QAR)
Mesmer, H. E. & Hutchins, E. J. (2002). Using QARs with charts and graphs. The
Reading Teacher, 56(1), 21-27.
Questioning Networks
Ciardiello, A.V. (2002). Helping adolescent understand cause/effect text structure in
social studies. Social Studies, 93, 31-36.
Reading, Writing, and Technology (RWT)
Castellani. J, & Jeffs, T. (2001). Emerging reading and writing strategies using
technology. Teaching Exceptional Children, 33(5), 60-67.
Rehearsal and Visualization Strategies
Fredenburg, K., Gill, C., Klecan-Aker, J. & Roberts, T. (2003). Following directions:
Rehearsal and visualization strategies for children with specific language
impairment. Child Language Teaching & Therapy, 19, 85-97.
Reinforcing Effort and Providing Recognition
Brabec, K., Fisher, K., & Pitler, H. (2004). Building better instruction: How technology
supports nine research-proven instructional strategies. Learning and Leading with
Technology, 31, 6-11.
Rewriting History
Dull, L. J. & Van Garderen D., (2005). Bringing the story back into history: Teaching
social studies to children with learning disabilities. Preventing School Failure,
49(3), 27-31.
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Science Interactive Notebooks
Young, J. (2003). Science interactive notebooks in the classroom. Science Scope, 26,
44-47.
Science Memory
Laurer, T. (2003) Conceptualizing ecology: a learning cycle approach. American Biology
Teacher, 65 (7) 518-522.
Self-Directed Learning
Biancarosa, G. (2005). After third grade. Educational Leadership, 63(2), 16-22.
Semantic Mapping
Bryant, D. P., Ugel, N., Thompson, S., & Hamff, A. (1999). Instructional strategies for
content-area reading instruction. Intervention and School Clinic, 34(5), 293-302.
SFA (Semantic Feature Analysis)
Bryant, D. P., Ugel, N., Thompson, S., & Hamff, A. (1999). Instructional strategies for
content-area reading instruction. Intervention and School Clinic, 34(5), 293-302.
Six Thinking Hats
Peterson, T.O. & Lunsford, D.A. (1998). Parallel thinking: A technique for group
interaction and problem solving. Journal of Management Education, 22(4), 537554.
SLiCK Strategy
Boyle, E. A., Washburn, S. G., Rosenburg, M. S., Connelly, V. J., Brinckerhoff, L. C., &
Banerjee, M. (2002). Reading’s slick with new audio texts and strategies
Teaching exceptional children, 35(2), 50-55.
Small Group Tutoring
Heron, T. E., Welsch, R. G. & Goddard, Y. L. (2003). Application of tutoring systems in
specialized subject areas: An analysis of skills, methodologies, and results.
Remedial and Special Education, 24, 288-300.
Talk Show Approach to History
Dull, L. J. & Van Garderen, D., (2005). Bringing the story back into history: Teaching
social studies to children with learning disabilities. Preventing School Failure, 49
(3), 27-31.
Think-Pair-Share
Cretu, D. (2003). Students’ motivation in class. Thinking Classroom 4(2) 21-28.
Think Pair Share
Feldman, K, & Denti, L. (2004). High-access instruction: Practical strategies to increase
active learning in diverse classrooms. Focus on Exceptional Children, 36(7), 110.
Tips on Instruction for “low achieving students”
Johannessen, R.L. (2003). Achieving success for the “resistant” student. Clearing
House, 77, 6-13.
Transforming Questions to Nurture Creativity
Baloche, L. (1994). Breaking down the walls: Integrating creative questioning and
cooperative learning into the social studies. Social Studies, 85(1), 25-30.
Videotherapy
Wilson, G., 2004. Using videotherapy to access curriculum and enhance growth.
Teaching Exceptional Children, 36, 6, 32-37.
Visual Impairments
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Chen, Deborah, & Downing, J.E. (2003). Using tactile strategies with students who are
blind and have severe disabilities. Teaching Exceptional Children, 35, 56-60.
Web-Based Bookmark
Forbes, L.S. (2004). Using web-based bookmarks in k-8 settings: Linking the internet to
instruction. The Reading Teacher, 58(2), 148-153.
Web-based Science
Boxie, P., & Maring, G. (2002). Using web-based activities to enhance writing in
science: The dynamic earth project. The Teacher Educator, 38, 99 – 111.
Handwriting
Color Code Writing
Mestas, P. (1994). Color code writing. Retrieved January, 13, 2007, from http://
teachnology.org.
Extra Handwriting Instruction
Graham, S., Harris, K.R., & Fink, B. (2000). Extra handwriting instruction: Preventing
writing difficulties right from the start. Teaching Exceptional Children, 33, 88-91.
Handwriting Club
Keller, M. (2001). Handwriting club: Using sensory integration strategies to improve
handwriting. Intervention in School and Clinic, 31(1), 9-12.
Handwriting Practice Made Easy
Hopkins, G., (2002). Whiteboards stimulate student learning. Retrieved March 13, 2007,
from http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson251.shtml
Handy 4
Graham, S., Harris, K. R., & Fink, B (2000). Is handwriting causally related to learning to
write? Treatment of handwriting problems in beginning writers. Journal of
Educational Psychology, 92, 620-630.
Helping Hands
Naus, J.M. ( 2000). Helping hands. Teaching Exceptional Children, 32(4), 64-70.
Memory Retrieval Strategy
Edwards, L., (2003). Writing instruction in kindergarten: Examining an emerging area of
research for children with writing and reading difficulties. Journal of Learning
Disabilities, 36(2), 136-48.
Sign-In Strategy
Godt, P., Hutinger, P., Robinson, L., & Schneider, C. (1999). Using a sign-up sheet
strategy to encourage emergent literacy skills in young children with disabilities.
Teaching Exceptional Children, 32. 38-44.
STAR
Boom, S. & Fine, E. (1995). Star: a number writing strategy. Teaching Exceptional
Children, 27(2), 42-45.
Teaching Pre-Handwriting Skills
Orloff, S.N. (February 2005). More on handwriting. The Exceptional Parent, 35(2), 6970.
Homework
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Classroom Techniques to Improve Homework Completion
Byran, T. & Burstein, K. (2004). Improving homework completion and academic
performance: Lessons of special education. Theory onto Practice, 43(3), 214-219.
Interactive Homework (Parent involvement in homework)
Battle-Bailey, Lora. (2003). Training teachers to design interactive homework. U.S. U.S.
District of Columbia: ERIC Clearinghouse on Teaching and Teacher Education.
(ERIC Reproduction Service No. ED482700).
Stop Light Homework
Bryan, T., & Burnstein, K. (2004). Improving homework completion and academic
performance: Lessons from special education. Theory in Practice, 43(3), 213-219.
Internet
Internet Searching
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Topic T-Chart Strategy
Peya, Steve (1995-2003). Teaching that makes sense. www.ttms.org
Using Mnemonics to Write Better Stories
Lane, K.L., Graham, S.H., Weisenbach, K.R. (2006). Teaching Writing Strategies to
Young Students Struggling With Writing and At Risk for Behavioral Disorders:
Self-Regulated Strategy Development. Teaching Exceptional Children, 39, 60-64.
W5 H2
Lane, K. L., Graham, S. H., Weisenbach, K. R., L. J. (2006). Teaching writing strategies
to young students struggling with writing and at risk for behavioral disorders:
Self-regulated strategy development. Teaching Exceptional Children, 39(1), 6064.
Wall of Fame
Rotkow, D. (2005). A writer’s bag of tricks. Teaching Pre K-8, 35, 50-51.
WRITE Strategy
De La Paz, S. & Graham, S. (2002). Explicitly teaching strategies, skills and knowledge
writing instruction in middle school classrooms. Journal of Educational
Psychology. 92, 687-698.
Writing Guides
Castellani, J., & Jeffs, T. (2001). Emerging reading and writing strategies using
technology. Teaching Exceptional Children, 33, 60-67.
Writing Process Approach
Wiebe Berry, R. (2006). Beyond strategies: Teacher beliefs and writing instruction in
two primary inclusion classrooms. Journal of Learning Disabilities. 39 (1). 11-24.
Writing to Learn
Fisher, D., Frey, N., & Williams, D. (2002). Seven literacy strategies that work.
Educational Leadership, 60(3), 70-73.
W-W-W Strategy
Mason, L., Harris, K.R., Graham, S., (2002). Every Child Has a Story to Tell: SelfRegulated Strategy Development for Story Writing. Education and Treatment of
Children, 25 (4), 496-506.
W-W-W, What=2, How=2
Mason, L.H., Harris, K.R. & Graham, S. (2002). Every child has a story to tell: selfregulated strategy development for story writing. Education and Treatment of
Children, 4, 496-506.
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