The following instructional strategies for supporting students were recommended by teachers surveyed by the authors of "The New Transition Handbook for Academic Instruction".
1) Encourage active learning. Hands-on activities are often the best way to get all students engaged in learning. Small-group and project-based assignments promote active and collaborative learning.
2) Give students choice whenever possible so they build a sense of ownership for their assignments.
3) Boost participation to give all students lots of opportunities to respond in class and many different ways to participate.
4) Apply proven strategies and investigate what works by reading about the latest research-based strategies for inclusive classroom learning.
5) Rethink grading and consider alternative grading strategies that more meaningfully capture the progress students are making especially those with disabilities.
6) Teach students self-management by equipping them with the skills that they need to study on their own.
7) Build in practice time. This will give students lots of opportunities to practice new skill throughout the day and help them learn to master those skills more quickly.
8) Use the interest of your students as teaching tools.
9) Make modifications as needed along the way.
10) Teach skills that your students will really use.
