Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals
- ISBN-10
- 0134895002
- ISBN-13
- 9780134895000
- Series
- Special Education
- Category
- Inclusive education
- Pages
- 640
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2018-07-24
- Publisher
- Pearson
- Author
- Marilyn Friend
Description
Real teachers, real families and students, and real classrooms bring the field of Special Education to life. Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals, Fifth Edition, provides a multi-dimensional view of the field of special education. The most current information and research available provides structure and predictability for novices to the field of special education in today's educational world. Because special education is made up of real children and real professionals, the author helps to put a "face" on the field to enliven and authenticate the information. Each chapter features stories of individuals with disabilities from the parents of children with disabilities and from professionals who work in the field. Readers of this truly exceptional text will come away with the best understanding of the expectations for educators and students, and learn how critical concepts translate into educational practices. Also available with MyLab Education MyLab(tm) Education is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with the text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students see key concepts demonstrated through video clips, practice what they learn, test their understanding, and receive feedback to guide their learning and ensure they master key learning outcomes. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Education does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Education, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education, search for: 0134995708 / 9780134995700 Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals plus MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package, 5/e Package consists of: 0134488288 / 9780134488288 MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals 0134895002 / 9780134895000 Special Education: Contemporary Perspectives for School Professionals
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- 2013-06-10
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