Special Education for Today's Teachers: An Introduction - Tapa blanda

"This book will be the benchmark tool for the field of special education teacher training...I am excited about this book." Blanche Glimps, Tennessee State University "Not only should every pre-service teacher read and study this text, every administrator should do the same...I really like this text. The writing delivers the message. It is what separates this book from so many of the others. The others "talk at students" this one "talks with them." Martha J. Meyer, Butler University "The book is easy to read and provides a wealth of information for the beginning special educator. The balance between theory and practice is excellent...I find the material to be very readable and rich with examples." Ellyn Arwood, University of Portland "I think the authors have done an excellent job integrating professionalism, reflection, and instructional application into all the chapters...The authors have prepared an excellent introductory text." Helen T. Dainty, Tennessee Technological University "The book's positive tone, realistic view of the special educator, and practical applications are an excellent combination...It should be a text that is not sold at the end of the class." Karen B. Clark, Indiana University, South Bend

For Introduction to Special Education courses. This exciting new text addresses the need for all people interested in the profession of teaching, whether they are traditional special education majors, traditional general education majors, or alternative certification students. Three themes are integrated throughout the text and in the accompanying technology: reflection, instructional application, and professionalism. Succinct and approachable, this text focuses on the foundations of special education by offering a broad view of educational practice in the classroom and examining the defining characteristics of students with exceptionalities, explains complex issues and content regarding special education and the profession, and each chapter focuses on master teachers in the classroom. In a realistic and applicable manner, readers will learn about the latest information involving the field today, the most valuable content regarding each disability area, research-based practices and practical strategies that they can take into the classroom, and what it means to be a teacher in today's classrooms. A foundations text that will recruit and retain students to the field of teaching special education, this text is one that will engage and impress readers and teachers alike. In step with the most recent legislation and changes in special education, this text will not only provide a solid foundation for students, but will help them to answer the question, "Are you prepared to serve and teach all students?"