This updated edition of Teaching Students with Severe Disabilities, is written in a way that makes the most complex findings of research understandable and usable in the real educational world. Drawing on their own experiences, the authors bring a level of currency and reality to the book that is unparalleled. This book offers comprehensive coverage of all of the issues that are pertinent to teaching students with severe disabilities. The authors clearly and completely address both methodology and curriculum, presenting topics in the order in which a teacher would approach them: prior considerations, planning and assessment, general instructional procedures, and, finally, procedures targeted to learners with specific disabling conditions. In addition, they pay thoughtful attention to assessment, the role of paraprofessionals, and multicultural concerns.
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. A classic in the field, the tenth edition of Strategies for Teaching Learners with Special Needs offers the most comprehensive look at how to teach students with mild/high incidence disabilities. Balancing elementary and secondary teaching strategies, the text introduces critical areas of concern for special educators, includes a new chapter on curriculum development and launches into strategies for teaching students specific content areas. This edition includes separate chapters on science and social studies, updated chapters on reading and written language, and an expanded focus on transitions and functional academics. Throughout each chapter, culturally responsive practices are highlighted, technology rich solutions are explored, and formal assessment instruments are summarized so readers learn how to help students with special needs succeed in inclusive educational environments.
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. The seventh edition of this widely-adopted text for special educators addresses the full-range of curriculum and instructional topics involved in educating individuals with moderate, severe, and multiple disabilities. Evidence-based practices are presented in clearly-defined ways so that teachers can easily understand the research presented and apply it in the real classroom. All chapters in the book are unique, written by leaders in the field known for their research and writing on the specific topics. Case studies of students are applied to chapter content in vignettes, tables, and figures found throughout the chapters, and the textbook rests on a solid evidence-base with research citations provided. The new edition features many new updates including: a greater emphasis on teaching students with autism; six new chapters authored by experts in the field; more information on teaching methods supported by research, peer support, teaching academic skills, the process for planning and implementing instruction within general education classrooms, transition planning, and alternate assessment. All core chapters have been strengthened and expanded, and PowerPoint slides are now available for course instructors.
This bestselling, reader-friendly textbook provides readers with comprehensive guidance on the why and how of systematic instruction (SI), a highly effective, evidence-based teaching approach rooted in applied behavior analysis (ABA). The second edition includes updated research to expand the evidence base for SI, fully revised chapters with a wealth of practical recommendations, detailed sample lesson plans, and robust online faculty materials, including test banks and PowerPoints. Systematic Instruction can be used as a stand-alone text for graduate and undergraduate teaching methods courses; supplemental text to larger, more comprehensive books on severe disabilities; and as a practical guide for in-service special educators.
"This textbook has been a staple of teacher training programs in special education and related fields since 1987. With this expanded fourth edition, undergraduate and graduate students will have research and practical strategies for educating children with severe and multiple disabilities. Equally useful for preservice special education professionals and for general educators teaching students with multiple disabilities, this core text provides comprehensive coverage of the topics essential to effective practice." "With the practical, research-based guidance in this textbook, teachers will learn effective strategies for educating students with severe and multiple disabilities in a variety of appropriate environments."--Résumé de l'éditeur.
An essential resource for educators, speech-language pathologists, and parents--and an ideal text for courses that cover literacy and significant disabilities--this book will help you ensure that all students have the reading and writing skills they need to unlock new opportunities and reach their potential.
This expanded edition gives readers practical strategies they can use to realize the benefits of effective communication: less frustration, more control over their lives, and stronger bonds with friends and family.