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9780135160428

Exceptional Children An Introduction to Special Education

by Heward, William L.; Alber-Morgan, Sheila R.; Konrad, Moira
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  • Edition: 11th
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  • Copyright: 2018-02-27
  • Publisher: Pearson
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About This Book

Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education

ISBN: 9780135160428

Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education is a comprehensive textbook designed for students and educators in the field of special education. This book provides an engaging and accessible introduction to the ongoing story of special education, focusing on the diverse experiences of exceptional children, their families, and the dedicated teachers who work with them.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in introductory special education courses at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles and practices of special education, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of this dynamic field.

History and Editions

The 11th edition of Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has been updated to reflect current professional practices, trends, and research in the field of special education. This edition includes new insights from experienced teachers, providing first-person perspectives on the diverse challenges and opportunities in special education. The book details how special educators use highly effective, research-based practices to promote student achievement in their classrooms.

Author and Other Works

The authors of Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education are William Heward, Sheila R. Alber-Morgan, and Moira Konrad. William Heward is a renowned expert in special education, known for his ability to explain complex concepts clearly and simply. The Ohio State University faculty members Sheila R. Alber-Morgan and Moira Konrad contribute their expertise in special education to ensure that the text remains current and relevant.

Key Features

  • First-Person Insights: The book features 15 experienced teachers providing first-person insights into the diverse field of special education.
  • Research-Based Practices: It details step-by-step how special educators use highly effective, research-based practices to promote student achievement.
  • Interactive Learning Environment: The REVEL platform offers an interactive learning environment that enables students to read, practice, and study in one continuous experience.
  • Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in special education, including detailed explanations and examples.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

  • Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780135160428
  • REVEL Access Card Package: ISBN-13: 9780134990422
  • Includes:
  • Revel for Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education -- Access Card (ISBN-13: 9780134303284)
  • Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, 11/e (ISBN-13: 9780135160428)

Publication Details

  • Publisher: Pearson
  • Publication Date: February 27, 2018
  • Number of Pages: Not specified
  • Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

  • 10th Edition: Not available for this specific ISBN, but previous editions are available through Pearson and other retailers.
  • eTextbook with REVEL Access: Available with REVEL access card package (ISBN-13: 9780134990422).

Related ISBNs:

  • 9780134990422 (REVEL Access Card Package)
  • 9780134303284 (Revel for Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education -- Access Card)
  • 9780135160428 (Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, 11/e)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

William L. Heward, Ed.D., BCBA-D, is Professor Emeritus in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University, where he helped train special education teachers for 30 years. Dr. Heward has been a Fulbright Scholar in Portugal and a Visiting Professor of Psychology at Keio University in Tokyo and at the University of São Paulo, and he has lectured and given workshops for teachers in 20 other countries. Among the many honors Bill has received are Ohio State University’s highest recognition of teaching excellence, the Alumni Association’s Distinguished Teaching Award, and the American Psychological Association’s Division 25 Fred S. Keller Behavioral Education Award for lifetime achievements in education. His publications include seven other textbooks and more than 100 journal articles and book chapters. Bill has also written for the popular market. His book Some Are Called Clowns (Crowell, 1974) chronicles his five summers as a pitcher for the Indianapolis Clowns, the last of the barnstorming baseball teams.

 

Sheila R. Alber-Morgan, Ph.D., BCBA, is Associate Professor of Special Education in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Alber-Morgan taught for seven years in inclusive K–12 classrooms in both urban and rural South Carolina and is now a teacher educator. She has authored more than 60 peer-reviewed research and practitioner articles, book chapters, textbook ancillaries, and the book Using RTI to Teach Literacy to Diverse Learners, K–8: Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom (Corwin Press, 2010). Sheila’s research, almost all of which has been designed and implemented in collaboration with classroom teachers, has focused on literacy interventions for students with and without disabilities and on strategies for promoting the generalization and maintenance of academic, functional, and social skills.

 

Moira Konrad, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Special Education in the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. Dr. Konrad has nine years of public school experience teaching students with a range of disabilities and has been involved in teacher preparation for more than 15 years. Moira’s publications include more than 40 peer-reviewed articles on instructional efficiency, self-determination, literacy (written expression, reading and writing fluency), and curriculum-based measurement. She currently serves as Managing Editor for Career Development for Exceptional Individuals and Associate Editor for Intervention in School and Clinic and on the Editorial Board for Remedial and Special Education.

 

Table of Contents

PART I FOUNDATIONS FOR UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION
CHAPTER 1 The Purpose and Promise of Special Education 
CHAPTER 2 Planning and Providing Special Education Services 
CHAPTER 3 Collaborating with Families 
PART II EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
CHAPTER 4 Intellectual Disabilities 
CHAPTER 5 Learning Disabilities 
CHAPTER 6 Emotional or Behavioral Disorders 
CHAPTER 7 Autism Spectrum Disorder 
CHAPTER 8 Communication Disorders 
CHAPTER 9 Deafness and Hearing Loss 
CHAPTER 10 Blindness and Low Vision 
CHAPTER 11 Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Health Impairments,
and Physical Disabilities 
CHAPTER 12 Low-Incidence Disabilities: Multiple Disabilities,
Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury 
CHAPTER 13 Gifted and Talented 

PART III SPECIAL EDUCATION ACROSS THE LIFE SPAN
CHAPTER 14 Early Childhood Special Education 
CHAPTER 15 Transition to Adulthood 
POSTSCRIPT Developing Your Own View of Special Education 

Glossary 
References 
Name Index
Subject Index

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