About This Book
Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals, 9th Edition
ISBN: 9780135752388
Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals is a comprehensive guide designed to help educators effectively work together in today’s schools to provide a quality education for all students. This book is a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of collaboration skills and their practical applications in educational settings.
Who Uses It?
Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in various educational settings, including special education, general education, and professional development courses. It is also a valuable resource for school administrators, paraeducators, and anyone interested in enhancing their collaboration skills.
History and Editions
The 9th edition of Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the continued changes in educational priorities based on federal mandates and practitioner trends. This edition includes new information on working with diverse families and paraeducators, as well as over 400 new references. The book has been grounded in the real-life experiences of school professionals, ensuring that it remains relevant and practical.
Author and Other Works
Marilyn Friend and Lynne Cook are the authors of Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals. Marilyn Friend is a renowned expert in the field of special education and has written extensively on collaboration and communication skills. Lynne Cook has also made significant contributions to the field of education, focusing on collaborative practices and their impact on student outcomes.
Key Features
- Collaboration Foundation: The book emphasizes the importance of collaboration as the foundation for successful contemporary public schools.
- Communication Skills: Essential communication skills are introduced to form the foundation for successful collaboration.
- Problem Solving: The text focuses on problem-solving and its common collaborative applications.
- Critical Topics: The book examines critical topics such as teaming, co-teaching, consulting, coaching, mentoring, and conflict and resistance.
- Real-Life Applications: Every chapter features numerous opportunities to learn new material, reinforce what’s been learned, and think critically about topics.
- Diverse Perspectives: The book includes new information on working with diverse families and paraeducators.
Detailed Information
ISBNs and Formats
- Print Rental: ISBN-13: 9780135752388
- eTextbook: Contact your Pearson rep for more information (available through Pearson eText)
Publication Details
- Publisher: Pearson
- Publication Date: February 25, 2020
- Number of Pages: 400 pages
- Language: English
Other Editions and Formats
- 10th Edition: Not available (latest edition is the 9th)
- Related ISBNs:
- 0135752388 (print rental)
- 9780135752388 (print rental)
- Note: The ISBNs provided are accurate and specific to the 9th edition of Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals.
This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Interactions: Collaboration Skills for School Professionals, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.