Discussion Question #1

Describe what content area instruction encompasses. What difficulties do students demonstrate with content area instruction? Good readers share what characteristics? In what ways do poor readers struggle? How do student-centered activities affect student learning? (Hoover & Patton, 2007, p. 2; Lavenstein, 2015; Stone & Urquhart, 2008; Clewell, 2015; Honig, Diamond, & Gutlohn, 2008; Schumaker & Deshler, 2006; Butler, Urrutia, Buenger & Hunt, 2010)

Discussion Question #2

For the following questions, answer the question, discuss the teaching strategies presented, and explain how teaching strategies can be incorporated into daily lessons and how they enhance learning for students with special needs and/or students with giftedness.

• How can teachers teach content area vocabulary and concepts?
• How can teachers teach students to monitor their reading comprehension?
• How can students learn from textbook instruction?
• How can teachers promote student participation?
• How can teachers help students with difficulties in study skills?
• What are ways to facilitate memorization and test taking?