Foundations of Special Education
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 165
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Foundations of Special Education: Transcending Barriers is a survey of the fascinating, and sometimes horrifying, history of special education from the 1800’s to the present. It illustrates the progress we have made in understanding and educating students with disabilities in public schools through clear, concise chapters covering:
- Theories of learning
- Court cases & advocacy
- Special education law
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management/behavior
- Instructional and assistive technology
- Characteristics of students with disabilities
- Eligibility, IEPs, and more
Created with teachers, students, and professors in mind, the book briefly covers all key topics in a user-friendly fashion that allows for further in-depth study through the inclusion of related videos, web resources, discussion questions, and case studies. The book is the perfect complement to any introductory special education course.
Foundations of Special Education: Transcending Barriers is a survey of the fascinating, and sometimes horrifying, history of special education from the 1800’s to the present. It illustrates the progress we have made in understanding and educating students with disabilities in public schools through clear, concise chapters covering:
- Theories of learning
- Court cases & advocacy
- Special education law
- Teaching strategies
- Classroom management/behavior
- Instructional and assistive technology
- Characteristics of students with disabilities
- Eligibility, IEPs, and more
Created with teachers, students, and professors in mind, the book briefly covers all key topics in a user-friendly fashion that allows for further in-depth study through the inclusion of related videos, web resources, discussion questions, and case studies. The book is the perfect complement to any introductory special education course.