Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education - Hardcover

Hallahan, Daniel

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9780205198863: Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205198864 ISBN 13: 9780205198863

Publisher: PEARSON PTR @, 1996

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Examining the teaching of exceptional learners, this text considers such topics as the full inclusion and collaboration of exceptional learners, strategies for teaching them, and dispelling myths regarding disabled pupils.

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Key Benefit: Because of its concise and clearly written style and excellent authorship, past editions of this book have continued to be the one selling introductory book on the market. Readers of Exceptional Learners will not only learn important concepts - from trends such as full inclusion and collaboration, to teach strategies, to dispelling myths regarding persons with disabilities - but will explore their own attitudes regarding excpetionalities. Key Topics: The authors have added new information on hot topics such as the inclusion movement, Goals 2000, transition programming, controversies in the delivery of bilingual education, and new approaches to teaching language-minority students (Native Language Emphases and Sheltered English). Additionally, a new feature, "Success Stories: Special Educators At Work", focuses on a specific child and emphasizes the importance of having a full array of services available - from inclusion to pull out programs. Market: Preservice and inservice teachers in the area of special or general education.

Review:

“These are some of the major reasons why we adopted this text — readability, clarity, unity and coherence. To this list, I would like to add relevance. Students state they didn’t understand a concept before, but now they do.”

- Dr. Janice Ferguson, Western Kentucky University

“Over the years the Hallahan and Kaufman text has remained a constant and credible source for our candidates seeking certification. As the legislation is updated, the text has been updated to reflect the changes, issues and trends. Students taking the state certification exams report that review of the text and practice questions before sitting for a state exam actually helped them achieve the desired passing score.”

- Maribeth Montgomery Kasik, Governors State University

“I like the categorical feature of this book. It is clear in its descriptions and has great supplemental materials. It is well written and is easy to read. The chapters are very complete in addressing issues that are associated with each disability.”

- Deborah Childs, University of Saint Louis

“The text is very engaging and interactive in its writing style — a significant factor for preservice teachers new to special education content. It is visually pleasant and inviting.”

- Chris O’Brien, University of North Carolina — Charlotte

“The strength of the text lies in the authors’ care in covering the major concepts of the field simply.”

- Terry E. Spigner, University of Central Oklahoma

“The text’s illustrations provide the reader with contextual information while making the reader’s experience more appealing. The overall physical appearance invites the reader to become a part of the learning experience.”

- Jaques Singleton, University of Memphis

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