Foundations of Special Education: Transcending Barriersis 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 learningCourt cases & advocacySpecial education lawTeaching strategiesClassroom management/behaviorInstructional and assistive technologyCharacteristics of students with disabilitiesEligibility, IEPs, and moreCreated 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.
