Sun A. Kim is an associate professor in the Graduate Programs in Special Education at Queens College, CUNY, where she teaches assessments and curriculum and instruction in special education. Denise Ferrara is a lecturer in the Graduate Programs in Special Education at Queens College, CUNY, where she teaches courses in foundations of special education, curriculum and instruction, collaboration and internship in special education.
This textbook centers on the practical application of explicit instruction to support learners who struggle with acquiring academic skills. The focus is to use structured, reflective teaching practices to design and implement academic interventions for students in general education, co-taught, or self-contained classes. The text highlights the gap in student achievement, stressing the importance of explicit instruction and its systematic approach, enabling teachers to convey lesson content coherently, consistently, and concisely.