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Including Students with Special Needs, 7/e provides the best source of cross-categorical, practical strategies available for teaching students with special needs in inclusive settings. In it readers get practical help for understanding the legal and ethical bases of special education, while acquiring the knowledge about and skills to deliver effective instruction to all students. A cross-categorical book, Including Students with Special Needs provides strategies that cut across subject areas, covering the content most needed by general educators and others working with students with disabilities and other special needs, and presents examples and vignettes to illustrate the concepts.
Changes to the new edition include a streamlined Chapter 1 on key information related to understanding special education, presented in a way that is easily understood by novices to the field; and the inclusion of a significant number of interactive elements, including videos, websites, and other materials that students can link to while reading to learn additional information, see a demonstration of a concept or skill, or find alternative points of view on key subjects. Also included are new student vignettes in nearly every chapter, expanded and deepened coverage of RTI, and a look at the Common Core State Standards. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, interactive links to helpful web sites, and interactive chapter assessment quizzes.
Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText*
The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is:
- Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.
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Synopsis
NOTE: Used books, rentals, and purchases made outside of Pearson If purchasing or renting from companies other than Pearson, the access codes for the Enhanced Pearson eText may not be included, may be incorrect, or may be previously redeemed. Check with the seller before completing your purchase.
This package includes the Enhanced Pearson eText and the loose-leaf version
Including Students with Special Needs, 7/e provides the best source of cross-categorical, practical strategies available for teaching students with special needs in inclusive settings. In it readers get practical help for understanding the legal and ethical bases of special education, while acquiring the knowledge about and skills to deliver effective instruction to
all students. A cross-categorical book,
Including Students with Special Needs provides strategies that cut across subject areas, covering the content most needed by general educators and others working with students with disabilities and other special needs, and presents examples and vignettes to illustrate the concepts.
Changes to the new edition include a streamlined Chapter 1 on key information related to understanding special education, presented in a way that is easily understood by novices to the field; and the inclusion of a significant number of interactive elements, including videos, websites, and other materials that students can link to while reading to learn additional information, see a demonstration of a concept or skill, or find alternative points of view on key subjects. Also included are new student vignettes in nearly every chapter, expanded and deepened coverage of RTI, and a look at the Common Core State Standards. The Enhanced Pearson eText features embedded video, interactive links to helpful web sites, and interactive chapter assessment quizzes.
Improve mastery and retention with the Enhanced Pearson eText* The Enhanced Pearson eText provides a rich, interactive learning environment designed to improve student mastery of content. The Enhanced Pearson eText is:
- Engaging. The new interactive, multimedia learning features were developed by the authors and other subject-matter experts to deepen and enrich the learning experience.
- Convenient. Enjoy instant online access from your computer or download the Pearson eText App to read on or offline on your iPad(r) and Android(r) tablet.*
- Affordable. Experience the advantages of the Enhanced Pearson eText along with all the benefits of print for 40% to 50% less than a print bound book.
*The Enhanced eText features are only available in the Pearson eText format. They are not available in third-party eTexts or downloads. *The Pearson eText App is available on Google Play and in the App Store. It requires Android OS 3.1-4, a 7 or 10 tablet, or iPad iOS 5.0 or later.
0133569942 / 9780133569940 Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers, Loose-Leaf Version with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package
Package consists of:
- 0133564436 / 9780133564433 Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers, Loose-Leaf Version
- 0133744000 / 9780133744002 Including Students with Special Needs: A Practical Guide for Classroom Teachers, Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card
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Synopsis
Provides the best source of cross-categorical, practical strategies for teaching students with special needs in inclusive settings
Including Students with Special Needs, 7/e provides practical help for understanding the legal and ethical bases of special education, while acquiring the knowledge about and skills to deliver effective instruction to all students. A cross-categorical book, it provides strategies that cut across subject areas, covering the content most needed by general educators and others working with students with disabilities and other special needs, and presents examples and vignettes to illustrate the concepts.
Changes to the new edition include:
- Enhanced interactive eText is an affordable, interactive version of the print text that includes videos, interactive links to helpful web sites, and interactive chapter assessment quizzes.
- A streamlined Chapter 1 on key information related to understanding special education, presented in a way that is easily understood by novices to the field.
- The inclusion of a significant number of interactive elements, including videos, websites, and other materials that students can link to while reading to learn additional information, see a demonstration of a concept or skill, or find alternative points of view on key subjects.
- New student vignettes in nearly every chapter.
- Expanded and deepened coverage of RTI.
- A look at the Common Core State Standards.
About the Author
Marilyn Friend has worked in the field of education for over 30 years in a variety of roles. In addition to teaching as both a special educator and general educator, she has worked as a teacher educator, consultant, and staff developer and currently is Professor Emerita, Department of Specialized Education Services, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her particular areas of expertise–the focus of her research, grants, teaching, writing, and work in the field–include inclusive schooling, co-teaching and other collaborative school practices, systems change, urban education, and family—school partnerships. She is the author of
Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals (Pearson, 2013),
Co-Teach!: A Handbook for Building and Sustain Classroom Partnerships in Inclusive Schools (2
nd edition/Marilyn Friend, Inc., 2014), and (with Lynne Cook, Ph.D.)
Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals (7
th edition/Pearson). She also is the co-producer (with Leonard Burrello, Ph.D.) of a video series, including
Power of Two (2
nd edition),
More Power, and
Instructional Power (all produced by Elephant Rock Productions).
William Bursuck began his career as a general education teacher, and as a special education teacher and university teacher educator he has maintained an active interest in inclusive practices, publishing numerous research articles, successfully obtaining grants to conduct research, and publishing two books. Dr. Bursuck takes particular pleasure in providing classroom and future teachers with practical, evidence-based strategies to improve educational outcomes for students with special needs in this age of teacher accountability. He is Professor Emeritus, Department of Specialized Education Services, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is the co-author (with Mary Damer) of Teaching Reading to Students Who Are At-Risk or Have Disabilities: A Multi-Tier Approach (3rd edition/Pearson, 2014).
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Foundation for Educating Students with Special Needs
Chapter 2: Special Education Procedures and Services
Chapter 3: Building Partnerships Through Collaboration
Chapter 4: Assessing Student Needs
Chapter 5: Planning Instruction by Analyzing Classroom and Student Needs
Chapter 6: Students with Low-Incidence Disabilities
Chapter 7: Students with High-Incidence Disabilities
Chapter 8: Students with Special Needs Other Than Disabilities
Chapter 9: Differentiating Instruction
Chapter 10: Strategies for Independent Learning
Chapter 11: Evaluating Student Learning
Chapter 12: Responding to Student Behavior