Quality Instruction and Intervention Strategies for Secondary Educators

by Brittany L. Hott (Editor)

Overview

Quality Instruction and Intervention Strategies for Secondary Educators offers a summary of evidence-based instruction followed by the most up-to-date empirically validated interventions for students with and at risk for disabilities in grades 6–12. Featuring key questions, case studies, essential vocabulary, and tools that can be used in the classroom, this practical text is ideal for pre- and in-service teachers. After reading this book, general and special educators alike will be able to describe the components of effective instruction and intervention in each of the content areas (reading, mathematics, writing, science, and social studies), access empirically validated materials, and locate resources for continued learning

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538143766
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/07/2023
Pages:	296
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

Contributors

Julie Atwood, Brittany Batton, B. Keith Ben-Hanania Lenz, Glenna Billingsley, Brennan Chandler, Amber Curlee, Erica Fry, Dave Furjanic, Nicholas A. Gage, Amber B. Ray, Angela Green, Brittany L. Hott, Jasmine Justus-McDowell, Sami Kahn, Tim Lintner, Ashley MacSuga-Gage, Darren Minarik, Jonté A. Myers, Jacquelyn Purser, Kathleen M. Randolph, John Romig, Jessica Singer Early, Tricia K. Strickland, Jonte’ C. Taylor, Jessica R. Toste, Kelly J. Williams, Pamela Williamson, Bradley S. Witzel

About the Editor

Dr. Brittany L. Hott is associate director of the Institute for Community and Society Transformation (ICAST) and associate professor of special education at the University of Oklahoma. She is a licensed behavior analyst and special education teacher with interests in rural school-based interventions and the effective translation of special education research to rural practice. Her publication record includes over sixty peer-reviewed articles and program evaluations and over 100 national presentations. Her work is predominantly with rural deep east Texas and south east Oklahoma schools. Dr. Hott is a member of the executive board of the American Council on Rural Special Education and past president of the International Council for Learning Disabilities.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

1  Introduction to Quality Instruction and Intervention

(Brittany L. Hott and Angela Green)

References 

2  High-Quality Core Classroom Reading Instruction

(Pamela Williamson, Kelly J. Williams, Dave Furjanic, and Jessica R. Toste)

Underlying Policies, Standards, Theories, and Research 

Educational Policy 

Academic Standards 

Foundational Theories 

Guiding Research 

Reading Assessment and Instruction in Secondary English Language Arts Classrooms 

Assessments to Guide Instructional Planning and Decision-Making 

Instructional Methods for Core Reading Instruction 

• Effective and Explicit Instruction 
• Vocabulary Instruction 
• Comprehension Instruction 

Conclusion 

Bridge from Instruction to Intervention 

References 

3  Reading Intervention Methods for Secondary Students

(Jessica R. Toste, Brennan Chandler, Erica Fry, and Kelly J. Williams)

Theories Informing Reading Interventions for Secondary Students 

Evidence Base on Reading Interventions 

Assessment Methods to Guide Instructional Decision-Making 

Data-Based Instruction 

• Progress Monitoring 
• Diagnostic Assessment 
• Intervention Adjustments 

Key Intervention Methods 

Prerequisite Skills Instruction 

• Foundational Skills Routine 
  • Letter-Sound Review 
  • Blending Practice 
  • Read and Write Words 
  • New Concept 
  • Read Connected Text 

Multisyllabic Word Reading Fluency 

• Multisyllabic Word Reading Instructional Routine 
  • Affix Learning 
  • Peel Off Reading 
  • Word-Building Activity 
  • Word Reading Fluency 
  • Connected Text Reading 

Fluency Building 

• Oral Reading Fluency Routine 

Content-Area Knowledge Building 

• Vocabulary Routine 
• Topic Introduction Routine 

Building and Monitoring Reading Comprehension 

• Context Clues 
• Greek and Latin Roots 
• Question Types 
• Summarizing 
• Get the Gist Routine 

Conclusion 

References 

4  Quality 6–12 Mathematics Instruction

(Bradley S. Witzel, Tricia K. Strickland, and Jonté A. Myers)

Chapter Objectives 

Setting Goals in Secondary Mathematics 

Planned Outcomes 

Progressions Across Grade and Content 

Systematic Instruction 

Task Analysis Steps 

Task Analysis Example of Division of Fractions 

Task Analysis Example of Logs 

Practice Standards 

Practice and Homework 

Immediate Practice 

Completed with Potential Assistance 

Mixed Problems of Multiple Math Skills 

Completed in a Reasonable Amount of Time 

Instructional Strategies 

Cognitive Strategies 

Visuals 

Assessment to Drive Differentiation 

Differentiation 

Conclusion 

References 

5  Mathematics Interventions for Secondary Students with Disabilities

(Tricia K. Strickland, Bradley S. Witzel, and Jonté A. Myers)

Characteristics of Students with Mathematics Learning Disabilities 

Taxonomy of Intervention Intensity 

Research-Based Instructional Practices 

Explicit Instruction 

Guided Practice Worksheet 

Quadratic Functions Cue Card 

Multiple Representations 

Strategy Instruction 

Prompt Cards and Structured Worksheets 

Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions 

Linear Functions 

Quadratic Functions 

Exponential Functions 

Classwide Peer Tutoring (CWPT) 

Progress Monitoring 

Conclusion 

References 

6  Teaching the Podcast: Using a Genre Approach to Secondary Writing Instruction

(Amber Curlee and Jessica Singer Early)

Objectives 

Foundational Learning Theory 

Guiding Research and Policy 

Connection to Standards 

Professional Groups 

Formative/Summative Assessment Methods 

Teaching the Podcast Genre 

Assignment Examples 

Mentor Texts 

Writing Workshop Tip: Scriptwriting 

Finding Focus for Your Podcast 

Digital Tools 

Celebrating Writing and Making It Public 

Conclusion 

References 

7  Writing Intervention

(Amber B. Ray and John Romig)

Formative Writing Assessments 

Curriculum-Based Measurement 

Exit Slips 

Error Analysis 

Holistic Ratings 

Generic Rubrics 

Genre-Specific Elements 

Teaching Writing Strategies for the Writing Process 

Theory Guiding Self-Regulated Strategy Development 

Self-Regulated Strategy Development 

• Six Stages of Instruction 
  • Stage 1: Develop and Activate Background Knowledge 
  • Stage 2: Discuss It 
  • Stage 3: Model It 
  • Stage 4: Memorize It 
  • Stage 5: Support It 
  • Stage 6: Independent Performance 
• Writing Strategies 
• Self-Regulation Strategies 
• Case Study Example Using SRSD for the ACT Argumentative Essay 
• Paul’s Independently Written Argumentative Essay 

Writing to Learn 

Technology Tools 

Sentence Construction 

Conclusion 

References 

8  Science and Social Studies Content

(Sami Kahn, Timothy Lintner, Darren Minarik, and Jonte’ C. Taylor)

Why Science and Social Studies? 

What Is Science? 

Nature of Science (NOS) 

Scientific Inquiry 

Scientific Literacy 

The Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 

Quality Assessment in Science Education 

Some Key Instructional Methods in Science Education 

• Project-Based Learning (PBL) 
• Socioscientific Issues (SSI) 
  • Engineering Design Challenges 
  • Models and Simulations 

What Is Social Studies? 

Nature of Social Studies 

Social Studies Inquiry 

Social Studies Literacy 

The College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) Framework for Social Studies State Standards 

Quality Assessment in Social Studies 

Key Instructional Strategies in Social Studies Education 

• Engagement 
• Analysis 
• Project-Based Learning 

Applying Best Practices in Science and Social Studies through a Case Study 

Planning Instruction for All Students 

Science Assessments Explained 

Planning Instruction for All Students 

Social Studies Assessment Explained 

Conclusion 

References 

9  Science and Social Studies Intervention

(Jonte’ C. Taylor, Darren Minarik, Sami Kahn, and Timothy Lintner)

Evidence-Based and High-Leverage Practices in Science and Social Studies 

General Literacy and Content Acquisition Interventions for Science and Social Studies 

General Literacy Interventions in Science and Social Studies 

Supported Inquiry 

• Science-Based Inquiry Research 
• Social Studies–Based Inquiry Research 

Higher-Order Thinking and Reasoning 

Concept Comparison 

Question Exploration 

Cause and Effect 

Decision-Making 

Cross-Curricular Argumentation 

Key Points 

Content Acquisition Interventions in Science and Social Studies 

Mnemonics 

• Science-Based Mnemonics Research 
• Social Studies–Based Mnemonics Research 

Graphic Organizers 

• Science-Based Graphic Organizer Research 
• Social Studies–Based Graphic Organizer Research 

Peer-Mediated Support Strategies 

• Science-Based Peer-Mediated Strategies Research 
• Social Studies–Based Peer-Mediated Strategies Research 

Key Points 

Conclusion 

References 

10  Quality Behavior Instruction: Classroom Management

(Ashley MacSuga-Gage, Jasmine Justus, Nicholas A. Gage, and Brittany Batton)

Theoretical Foundations of Evidence-Based Classroom Management 

Relevant Educational Policy Associated with Classroom Management 

Classroom Management and Professional Standards of Educational Practice 

Evidence-Based Classroom Management 

Maximize Classroom Structure 

• Description of the Skill 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Skill 

Post, Teach, Review, Monitor, and Reinforce Positively Stated Rules and Expectations 

• Description of the Skill 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Skill 

Actively Engage Students in Observable Ways 

• Description of the Skill 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Skill 

Establish a Continuum of Acknowledging Appropriate Behaviors 

• Description of the Skill 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Skill 

Establish a Continuum of Strategies to Respond to Inappropriate Behaviors 

• Description of the Skill 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Skill 

Conclusion 

References 

11  Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Intervention

(Kathleen M. Randolph, Glenna Billingsley, and Jasmine Justus)

Chapter Objectives 

Operational Definitions of Behavior 

Explicit Social Skills Instruction 

Tier 2 Evidence-Based Interventions Classroom Management 

Check-In/Check-Out 

• Description of the Intervention 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Intervention 

High-Probability (High-P) Sequence 

• Description of the Intervention 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Intervention 

Self-Monitoring 

• Description of the Intervention 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Intervention 

Group Contingencies 

• Description of the Intervention 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Intervention 

Adding Intensive Interventions 

Behavior Contracting 

• Description of the Intervention 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Intervention 

Daily Behavior Report Cards 

• Description of the Intervention 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Intervention 

FBA/BIP 

• Description of the Intervention 
• Research Support 
• How to Implement the Intervention 

Relevant Educational Policy 

Foundational Learning Theory 

Guiding Research 

Professional Standards 

Formative and Summative Assessment 

Conclusion 

References 

12  Good Study Strategies

(B. Keith Ben-Hanania Lenz)

What Should Be Studied? 

Teaching Students with Poor Study Strategies 

Features of Good Study Strategies 

Approaches to Teaching Good Study Strategies 

Good Ways to Study 

Organizing Information to Structure Study 

• Listening and Note-Taking 

Structuring Good Study 

The Overall Study Plan 

Progress Monitoring and Studying 

Conclusion 

References 

13  Additional Resources

(Julie Atwood and Jacquelyn Purser)

References 

References

Index

About the Contributors

Editorial Reviews

Dr. Hott has assembled a group of experts in the field of education. Through their knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning, they have written a book that aids both general and special educators in meeting the needs of all secondary students. With an easy-to-read format, this book provides teachers with practical solutions for implementing evidence-based instructional methods in the classroom. Quality Instruction and Intervention Strategies for Secondary Educators is a must-have on the bookshelf of all secondary teachers!

Marla J. Lohmann

We know that children are not simply miniature adults and that adolescents are not simply large children. The challenges and abilities of adolescents are as different from younger children as the secondary curriculum is from the elementary curriculum. Dr. Hott’s edited book is an excellent resource for teachers supporting adolescents with disabilities in the general education curriculum. Like many secondary school special education teachers, I was trained as an elementary teacher and then assigned to a high school. I wish that this text had been available to me. The clear explanations of powerful and evidence-based practices would have helped me in the same way that it will benefit most beginning and many experienced special educators.

Frederick J. Brigham

Dr. Hott has done it again. She has produced an excellent resource for secondary educators across all the core subject areas, providing them with practical, evidence-based intervention strategies to ensure quality instruction for all students. This book is 'busy-teacher' friendly, providing comprehensive information grounded in research, co-written by highly-respected educators. Hott’s book is in an easy-to-read format, with straightforward, nontechnical language. All secondary teachers will want to have this on their bookshelves!

Debi Gartland

This book's approach of using content experts and special educators to work together is a creative and highly needed approach to instruction of students with special needs. We talk inclusion and collaboration but often do not do this in higher education. This text shows how these two areas can be put into practice.

Robin Brewer

I am highly impressed with Quality Instruction and Intervention Strategies for Secondary Educators. This uniquely targeted book delivers innovative perspectives on research-based instruction and interventions for secondary general education classrooms. It provides deep and thoughtful coverage of focused approaches for supporting diverse learners, especially those that struggle in inclusive settings. You will find that the text guides readers between effective instruction and essential interventions. This book is a must-read for all secondary educators.

Todd Sundeen

This book steps outside the mold of the traditional textbook and engages the reader in a new, fresh way with case studies. The layout of chapters provides important background information followed by practical application, all based in research, which is a format appealing to professionals in both general and special education. The contributors have adopted a practical, research-based approach that will enhance educator's classroom practice, which could lead to improved outcomes for students with disabilities.

Ruby L. Owiny

Quality Instruction and Intervention Strategies for Secondary Educators is a must-read for pre-service secondary educators, middle school and high school administrators, and all secondary educators. Now, more than ever, educators need a resource like this to guide the planning and refinement of their pedagogy. The authors unpack the current research on effective, quality instruction and intervention for all students across a variety of disciplines. The chapters provide practical examples educators can implement immediately.

Heather Haynes Smith

Hott and colleagues have a clear message repeated throughout this wonderful collection—that instruction matters. We too often pay attention to compliance and placement, and what this resource reminds us (repeatedly) is that actual instruction to the students is what we really need to focus on. Great collection of chapters on all too forgotten students: secondary. Instruction really matters. Thanks to the authors for refocusing our attention to this.

David F. Bateman

Hott and colleagues have a clear message repeated throughout this wonderful collection—that instruction matters. We too often pay attention to compliance and placement, and what this resource reminds us (repeatedly) is that actual instruction to the students is what we really need to focus on. Great collection of chapters on all too forgotten students—secondary. Instruction really matters. Thanks to the authors for refocusing our attention to this.

David Bateman