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Special Education : Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals
ISBN: 9780205505319 | 0205505317
Edition: 2ndFormat: Hardcover
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Pub. Date: 1/1/2008
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Real People, Real Classrooms, Real Research. In the second edition of Marilyn Friends introductory special education text, emphasis is on contemporary concepts and evidence-based practices that prepare teachers for their evolving role in the education and well-being of students with disabilities and other special needs. Informed by her years of experience working with students with disabilities and their teachers, this trusted author combines research-informed concepts and skills with practical information for educators working in this challeng... MORE
| Preface | |
| Special Features | |
| Key Concepts for Understanding Special Education | |
| Learning Objectives | |
| What Is Special Education? | |
| What Are the Laws for Students with Disabilities? | |
| Who Receives Special Education? | |
| What Are the Recommended Practices That Characterize Today's Special Education? | |
| What Are the Perspectives of Parents and Fam... MORE | |
| What Trends and Issues Currently Influence Special Education? | |
| Summary | |
| Key Terms and Concepts | |
| Back to the Cases | |
| Review, Discuss, Apply | |
| The Personnel and Procedures of Special Education | |
| Learning Objectives | |
| Who Are the Professionals Who Work in Special Education? | |
| How Do Students Become Eligible to Receive Special Education Services? | |
| What Is an Individualized Education Program? | |
| What Are the Services Students with Disabilities Receive? | |
| What Are the Options for Resolving Disagreements Regarding Special Education? | |
| What Are the Issues Related to Special Professionals and Procedures? | |
| Summary | |
| Key Terms and Concepts | |
| Back to the Cases | |
| Review, Discuss, Apply | |
| Multicultural Perspectives | |
| Learning Objectives | |
| What Is Culture? | |
| How Does Culture Affect the Learning Process? | |
| How Are Culturally Diverse Groups Represented in Special and Gifted Education? | |
| What Are Best Educational Practices for Diverse Learners with Exceptionalites? | |
| What Are the Perspectives of Parents of Diverse Exceptional Learners? | |
| What Are the Trends and Issues Affecting the Education of Diverse Exceptional Learners? | |
| Summary | |
| Key Terms and Concepts | |
| Back to the Cases | |
| Review, Discuss, Apply | |
| Creating Partnerships through Collaboration | |
| Learning Objectives | |
| What Is Collaboration? | |
| What Elements Are Necessary for Collaboration? | |
| How Is Collaboration Implemented in Schools? | |
| How Does Collaboration Involve Parents and Families? | |
| What Are Issues Related to Collaboration? | |
| Summary | |
| Key Terms and Concepts | |
| Back to the Cases | |
| Review, Discuss, Apply | |
| Students with Learning Disabilities | |
| Learning Objectives | |
| What Are Learning Disabilities? | |
| What Are the Characteristics of Individuals with Learning Disabilities? | |
| How Are Learning Disabilities Identified? | |
| How Do Learners with Learning Disabilities Receive Their Education? | |
| What Are Best Educational Practices for Students with Learning Disabilities? | |
| What Are the Perspectives of Parents and Families? | |
| What Trends and Issues Are Affecting the Field of Learning Disabilities? | |
| Summary Marilyn Friend is a professor of special education in the Department of Specialized Education Services at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Related Products
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