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Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education, 8/E
William L. Heward, The Ohio State University

ISBN-10: 0131191705
ISBN-13: 9780131191709

Publisher: Merrill
Copyright: 2006
Format: Cloth; 768 pp
Status: Out of Print

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For courses in Introduction to Special Education or Exceptionalities.

Long recognized as a market leader for its innovation, strong research base, and accessibility, the eighth edition of William L. Heward’s Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education continues its tradition of excellence.  Through rich examples and time-tested, research-based practices and strategies, this new edition gives readers the knowledge, insight, and tools to become exceptional teachers who are engaging as well as effective in their teaching of special education students in a variety of settings.

 

For over two decades, professors at more than 350 colleges and universities have relied on this comprehensive, engaging text for professional research, current practice, and trends in special education. Grounded in scholarship, yet written with the human experience in mind, this best-selling book effectively conveys the stories of teachers and children in special education.

EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS ARE ENGAGING IN THE CLASSROOM!

  • NEW! Exceptional Teachers Multimedia CD-ROM- This new interactive CD-ROM packaged with the text features six schools and master teachers— general education as well as special education teachers — and their students in a variety of settings.
    • Designed and produced to complement the text, the CD-ROM is full of videos, commentary, artifacts, and discussion questions in collaboration with six schools and dozens of school personnel.
    • All of these teachers, classrooms, and strategies are integrated throughout and referenced in the text (e.g., Show pp. 98, 179).

 

FOCUS ON ISSUES INVOLVING DIVERSITY!

 

  • NEW! Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act—Heward includes and incorporates the latest information on the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), signed into law in December, 2004
    • Makes Exceptional Children, 8th Edition, the most current, informative book on the market for your Introduction to Special Education course!

 

  • NEW! Multicultural Perspectives feature–infused throughout the text, this feature describes classroom and research-based strategies for working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

 

  • NEW! Chapter 3: Collaborating with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society.

 

 

 

ENGAGING CONTEMPORARY PERSONAL ACCOUNTS WRITTEN BY TEACHERS!

 

  • NEW! “Tips for Beginning Teachers” feature–Every chapter culminates with practical, quick tips for beginning teachers (offered by the master teachers featured in the chapter) on how to avoid common pitfalls in the classroom (e.g. Show pp. 131, 269).

 

  • Featured Teacher Essays–Each chapter begins with an essay written by a master teacher featured for his or her work in special education. 
    • Drawn from urban, suburban, and rural areas across the country, these teachers’ stories reflect the joys, challenges, and realities of actual classrooms and allow readers to observe master teachers at work.

 

EXPANDED CONNECTIONS WITH CEC STANDARDS AND PRAXIS EXAM! (e.g. Show inside covers, margin notes, and Appendix)

  • NEW! PRAXIS study grid appendix--links text content to the PRAXIS Series of Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers and competencies covered on its tests for special educators. 

 

  • CEC Standards Margin Notes–link critical chapter content to knowledge and skill statements from CEC’s Professional Standards for Beginning Special Education Teachers.

 

RESEARCH-BASED TEACHING STRATEGIES!

  • "Teaching and Learning” feature–describes proven intervention strategies that are classroom-based and validated by research as required by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation.
    • Each strategy is extended with step-by-step tips on how to incorporate the strategy into classroom teaching.
    • Further resources and questions for reflection are also provided on the Companion Website.

 

OTHER, NOTEWORTHY FEATURES OF THE EIGHTH EDITION:

  • NEW! Chapter 7 on Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • NEW! Part III–Focus on lifespan approach in special education.
  • Profiles & Perspectives boxes--Highlight the personal struggles, triumphs, and stories of students with exceptionalities.

 

  • NEW! Exceptional Teachers Multimedia CD-ROM- This new interactive CD-ROM packaged with the text features six schools and master teachers — general education as well as special education teachers — and their students in a variety of settings.
    • Designed and produced to complement the text, the CD-ROM is full of videos, commentary, artifacts, and discussion questions in collaboration with six schools and dozens of school personnel.
    • All of these teachers, classrooms, and strategies are integrated throughout and referenced in the text.

  

  • NEW! Multicultural Perspectives feature–infused throughout the text, this feature describes classroom and research-based strategies for working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

 

  • NEW! “Tips for Beginning Teachers” features–Every chapter culminates with practical, quick tips for beginning teachers (offered by the master teachers featured in the chapter) on how to avoid common pitfalls in the classroom.

 

  • NEW! PRAXIS study grid appendix–links text content to the PRAXIS Series of Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers and competencies covered on its tests for special educators.

 

  • NEW! Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorders.

 

  • NEW! Chapter 3: Working with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society.

 

  • NEW! Part III–Focus on lifespan approach in special education.

 

  • NEW! Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act—Heward includes and incorporates the latest information on the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA), signed into law in December, 2004
    • Makes Exceptional Children, 8th Edition, the most current, informative book on the market for your Introduction to Special Education course!

 

Prologue: A Personal View of Special Education

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 Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society

Part II: Educational Needs of Exceptional Students

Chapter 4: Mental Retardation

Chapter 5: Learning Disabilities

Chapter 6: Emotional and Behavioral Disorders

Chapter 7: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Chapter 8: Communication Disorders

Chapter 9: Deafness and Hearing Loss

Chapter 10: Blindness and Low Vision

Chapter 11: Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and ADHD

Chapter 12: Low Incidence Disabilities: Multiple/Severe Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness, and Traumatic Brain Injury

Chapter 13: Giftedness and Talent (Piirto and Heward)

Part III: Special Education Across the Lifespan

Chapter 14: Early Childhood Special Education

Chapter 15: Transitioning to Adulthood

Postscript: Developing Your Own Personal View of Special Education

Appendix: Coverage of Content Areas for PRAXIS II Test

Glossary.

References.

Name Index.

Subject Index.

Photo Credits.

 

    Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has always been known for it's innovation, strong research base and accessibility.  The ninth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner.  This book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities.
  • 0135144361Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education (Book alone), 9/E
    Heward
    © 2009 | Merrill | Cloth; 656 pages | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0135144361 | ISBN-13: 9780135144367
    Brief Description

    • Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education has always been known for its innovation, strong research base and accessibility.  The ninth edition has all of those strengths, but has a greater focus on highly effective, research-based practices that are described in a very step-by-step, applied manner.  This book is for those teachers who will be professionals in the area of special education or those who are working with students that have exceptionalities.
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    Heward
    © 2009 | Merrill | Kit/Package/ShrinkWrap | Instock
    ISBN-10: 0135035295 | ISBN-13: 9780135035290
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Long recognized as a market-leader for its innovation, strong research base, and accessibility, the eighth edition of William L. Heward’s Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education is no exception and continues its tradition of excellence. Through rich examples and time-tested, research-based practices and strategies, this new edition gives readers the knowledge, insight, and tools to become exceptional teachers who are both effective and engaging in their teaching of special education students in a variety of settings.

 

Exceptional Teachers Are Engaging in the Classroom

  • Featured Teacher Essays: Each chapter begins with an essay written by a master teacher featured for his or her work in special education. Drawn from urban, suburban, and rural areas across the country, these teachers’ stories reflect the joys, challenges, and realities of actual classrooms and allow readers to observe master teachers at work.
  • Exceptional Students, Exceptional Teachers: Video Cases on CD-ROM: This new CD-ROM packaged with the text features six teachers — both general education and special education teachers — and their students in a variety of settings. All of these teachers, classrooms, and the strategies employed are integrated throughout and referenced in the text. (New!)

 

Exceptional Teachers Use Effective, Time-Tested Strategies in the Classroom

  • “Teaching and Learning” feature: These features describe proven intervention strategies that are both classroom-based and validated by research. In addition, each strategy is extended with step-by-step tips on how to incorporate the strategy into classroom teaching. Further resources and questions for reflection are also provided on the Companion Website.
  • “Tips for Beginning Teachers” features: Every chapter culminates with practical, quick tips for beginning teachers (offered by the master teachers featured in the chapter) on how to avoid common pitfalls in the classroom. (New!)

 

Exceptional Teachers Are Culturally Responsive

  • Multiculturalism/Diversity features: These features infused throughout the text describe classroom and research-based strategies for working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. (New!)
  • Chapter 3: Working with Parents and Families in a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Society. (New!)

 

Other New Features of the Eighth Edition:

  • Chapter on Autism Spectrum Disorders (Chapter 7).
  • Chapter on Learning Disabilities (Chapter 5).
  • Focus on lifespan approach in special education (Part III).
  • Coverage of Standards — CEC Standards Margin Notes link critical chapter content to knowledge and skill statements from CEC’s Professional Standards for Beginning Teachers; A PRAXIS Competencies Appendix links text content to the PRAXIS Competencies covered on its tests for special educators.

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