Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools (5th Edition) [Paperback]

Ann P. Turnbull (Author), H. Rutherford Turnbull (Author), Michael L. Wehmeyer (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0131708694 | ISBN-13: 978-0131708693 | Publication Date: March 19, 2006 | Edition: 5

For courses in Introduction to Special Education, Exceptionalities, and Inclusion/Mainstreaming. Through real-life stories of children and their families, this preeminent book provides students with a comprehensive experience in special education. Long noted for its focus on inclusion, families, and partnerships, Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools, Fifth Edition, presents a realistic look at the workings of special education as future teachers, both general and special education, will need to know. The new fifth edition includes: increased coverage of families and collaboration; a broader range of tips and strategies for teachers and different learning environments; a stronger emphasis on the core standards from the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and PRAXIS; and a brand-new, text-specific DVD of videos highlighting the people in the chapters and adults with disabilities that continues and extends the Turnbull's tradition of learning about special education through the real lives of real people living with disabilities.

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Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today’s Schools 5th Edition

Rud Turnbull ¡ Ann Turnbull ¡ Michael Wehmeyer

 

Through real-life stories of children and their families, this preeminent book provides students with a comprehensive experience in special education. Long noted for their focus on universal design, inclusion, families, and partnerships, the authors present a realistic look at the workings of special education as future teachers, both general and special educators, will need to know it.

 

Check out the textbook that has it all. Is this what future teachers need?

• Most current updates of the 2004 IDEA reauthorization
• A DVD highlighting the people in the chapters and featuring adults with disabilities living in the real world
• Stories and photos of real people with disabilities in chapter opening vignettes
• Practical applications and tips for general education teachers and special education teachers in several special features   
• PRAXIS and CEC standards connections
• A values framework to guide professional development
• A chapter structure that guides the reader through the process of identification, developing IEPs, shaping a curriculum of inclusion, and assessing and serving students as the law prescribes

 

¡ REAL LIFE…REAL PEOPLE

Bringing the world of special education to life for future teachers in a new DVD…This edition continues the tradition of learning about special education through real people with disabilities. Case studies, photographs, and videos of individuals with disabilities, and their families, help readers connect with the content in meaningful ways. The new DVD steps into adulthood by showing adults with disabilities who are living fulfilling lives after high school.

 

¡ TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR THE CLASSROOM

Bringing the classroom to life for future teachers…This edition provides a wide range of tips and strategies for teachers. From inclusion, technology, and classroom practice to diversity and partnerships, this book will become a mainstay in a teacher’s professional library.

 

¡ INCLUDING ALL STUDENTS

Bringing quality education to all students…Long noted for the innovative “Inclusion Tips,” this text continues its focus on providing an education for students in inclusive ways. Strategies for appropriate inclusion techniques and ways to provide accommodating learning environments prepare teachers for the realities of education.

 

¡ PREPARING FOR THE PROFESSION

Bringing professionalism into focus…The text continues to present a strong emphasis on values that the authors believe help shape successful teachers. The core standards in Special Education from the Council for Exceptional Children and PRAXIS also guide readers in shaping their professional growth. National standards and a strong commitment to individuals with disabilities remain the building blocks of competent future teachers.

Product Details

• Paperback: 528 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 5 edition (March 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131708694
• ISBN-13: 978-0131708693
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference and Handbook, November 9, 2006

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Bob Drake "BobDrake" (Bronx, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools (5th Edition) (Paperback)

Turnbull is certainly an expert on special education with many papers and books, and the 5th edition of the book could not be more complete in its treatment of all aspects of special education, including the gifted. All aspects of government regulations brought about by IDEA and No Child Left Behind are reviewed. The only complaint I have is that the writers are not as literate as they could be. A British author would use more precise language, I believe. As it is there is some repetition, wordiness and imprecision, but not enough to rate below four stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great course text, September 23, 2007

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Becky T "Misscues" (mt washington, ky United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools (5th Edition) (Paperback)

Easy read, very informative, case studies idea for getting a better, overall understanding of subject(s). In depth info on legal issues are a plus. A must read for anyone in or considering a career in the special ed field.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good Textbook, February 22, 2007

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J. Roche "J.R." (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Exceptional Lives: Special Education in Today's Schools (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I feel that this is a really great textbook for a person getting into the special education field. It has a lot of good information and stories about people with disabiities. I recommend this book for aspiring special education teachers.