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Book Recommendations

The Adaptive Teacher

The Adaptive Teacher

By John E. Barone and Charleen Katra 
Loyola Press, August 2019

The Adaptive Teacher: Faith-Based Strategies to Reach and Teach Learners with Disabilities will teach you how to maximize the effectiveness of your lessons with concrete strategies you can implement in your classroom tomorrow that will benefit all learners. Written by John E. Barone and Charleen Katra, who bring over forty years of combined experience working with people with disabilities, this guide for teachers and catechists addresses crucial topics that will enrich the scope and reach of your teaching.

This book provides the tools to:

  • foster a welcoming environment for everyone
  • understand the specific needs of learners with disabilities
  • adapt your teaching approach for the benefit of all
  • develop effective communication strategies
  • help learners build confidence, independence, and ownership

Beyond the wealth of practical knowledge, The Adaptive Teacher's overarching philosophy is firmly planted in the Good News, teaching that every person belongs in God's family, and each is a reflection of his love.  

 

"In my nearly three decades of disability advocacy and ministry, I don’t think I have come across a resource as useful and practical as “The Adaptive Teacher.” I think we have given out dozens of copies and will continue to do so. God Bless!"

Deacon Jim Hoegemeier, Associate Director
Apostolate for Persons with Disabilities – Diocese of Madison, WI

More Reviews Here. 

 

 

Awards 

First place in the "Resources for Ministry" category of the Association of Catholic Publishers “Excellence in Publishing Awards.” 

"Distinguished Favorite" in the Education category of the 2020 Independent Publishers Awards. 

Finalist in "Resources for Ministry" in the Association of Catholic Publishers 2020 Excellence in Publishing Awards. 

Gold Medal in Education in the 2020 Illumination Book Awards. 

Second place in the Catholic Press Association Book Award in the category "Pastoral Ministry-Catechetical."

Finalist in Educational/Academic in the 2020 International Book Awards.

Purchase here.
Related Disability or Ministry: 
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Physical Disability
Program Type: 
Catechesis, Catholic Schools, Diocese/ Parishes, Sacramental Prep
Resource Type: 
Teaching Strategy
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