Exceptional Children : An Introduction to Special Education by William L. Heward (2012, Hardcover)

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PublisherPrentice Hall PTR
ISBN-100132626160
ISBN-139780132626163
eBay Product ID (ePID)112111698

Product Key Features

Number of Pages672 Pages
Publication NameExceptional Children : an Introduction to Special Education
LanguageEnglish
SubjectProfessional Development, Children with Special Needs, Special Education / General, General
Publication Year2012
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Education
AuthorWilliam L. Heward
FormatHardcover

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Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight53.6 Oz
Item Length10.9 in
Item Width8.6 in

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Edition Number10
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2011-030844
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsStrengths in all chapters include the focus questions, content, teaching and learning sections, and summary at the end of each chapter. The pre-service teachers in my class love the tips for beginning teachers. Melissa McDonnell, University of Idaho In an introductory text, it is difficult to include too many instructional strategies, but Heward has chosen some of the best and energizing strategies to stir the interest of novice special educators. Lee Sherry, University of North Carolina, Charlotte Heward does an excellent job of explaining and walking the reader through the processes needed to provide services to a student with a disability. Terri Collins, Clemson University, Strengths in all chapters include the focus questions, content, teaching and learning sections, and summary at the end of each chapter. The pre-service teachers in my class love the tips for beginning teachers. Melissa McDonnell, University of Idaho   In an introductory text, it is difficult to include too many instructional strategies, but Heward has chosen some of the best and energizing strategies to stir the interest of novice special educators. Lee Sherry, University of North Carolina, Charlotte   Heward does an excellent job of explaining and walking the reader through the processes needed to provide services to a student with a disability.   Terri Collins, Clemson University    
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal371.9
Table Of ContentChapter 1: The Purpose and Promise of Special Education Chapter 2: Planning and Providing Special Education Services Chapter 3: Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society Chapter 4: Intellectual Disabilities Chapter 5: Learning Disabilities Chapter 6: Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorders Chapter 8: Communication Disorders Chapter 9: Deafness and Hearing Loss Chapter 10: Blindness and Low Vision Chapter 11: Physical Disabilties, Health Impairments, and ADHD Chapter 12: Low-Incidence Disabilities: Severe/Multiple Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury Chapter 13: Giftedness and Talent Chapter 14: Early Childhood Special Education Chapter 15: Transitioning to Adulthood Categorical chapters 4-13 roughly follow the same general format: Definition (and Classification) Identification and Assessment Characteristics Prevalence Causes Educational Approaches Educational Placement
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisExceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has always been known for its innovation, strong research base and accessibility. The tenth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner. Heward presents an informative and responsible introduction to the professional practices, trends, and research that define contemporary special education while also conveying the diversity and excitement of this changing field. The book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities., Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has always been known for its innovation, strong research base and accessibility. The tenth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner. Heward presents an informative and responsible introduction to the professional practices, trends, and research that define contemporary special education while also conveying the diversity and excitement of this changing field. The book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities. ", Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has always been known for its innovation, strong research base and accessibility.  The tenth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner.  Heward presents an informative and responsible introduction to the professional practices, trends, and research that define contemporary special education while also conveying the diversity and excitement of this changing field.  The book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities.
LC Classification NumberLC3981.H49 2012

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