Fundamentals of Special Education: What Every Teacher Needs to Know - Couverture souple

Culatta, Richard A.; Tompkins, James R.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0132569914 ISBN 13 : 9780132569910

Editeur : Pearson, 1998

Synopsis

Book by Culatta Richard A Tompkins James R

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture :

Fundamentals of Special Education: What Every Teacher Needs to Know, Third Edition, continues its tradition of providing students with concise, comprehensive, and consistently organized information in accessible language.

 

Reflecting the latest reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this brief foundational book provides the basic parameters of each disability area and defines the current issues and interventions, helping teachers to understand historical and legal issues that have influenced current practices and interventions. Each categorical chapter has an Issues of Importance section to highlight some of the concerns of students, families, teachers, and other professionals who deal with students with spcial needs on a daily basis. In addition, this edition includes:

• What Would You Do?-- a feature in every chapter asking you to take the position of a teacher of other concerned individual and reflectively consider a complex situation.
• What Every Teacher Should Know About Technology-- a feature on current technology in today's schools.
• A new chapter on Autism Spectrum Disorders (Chapter 7).
• Updated, contemporary literature, recent research, and expert commentary addressing current trends and issues in the field, leading to the establishment of best practices.
• Additional information on working with diverse students with special needs as well as partnering with other teachers, families, and service professionals.

Présentation de l'éditeur :

This book, for courses in introductory Special Education, delivers concise coverage of the exceptionalities, educational programs, and issues driving the field of special education —without extraneous information that can detract from the real issues. The authors strive to include only the most essential facts and concepts needed to understand children with exceptionalities. Its consistent format is a plus for students, teachers and parents who need to locate specific information immediately. Readers will also benefit from the listing of parent, self-help and professional organizations, which is the most comprehensive available.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Pearson
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0132569914
• ISBN 13: 9780132569910
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 461