Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms (7th Edition) (Paperback)

by Rena B. Lewis (Author), Donald Doorlag (Author)

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For courses in Inclusion/Mainstreaming or Introduction to Special Education. This successful and comprehensive, categorically-organized methods-based text examines how to teach all students with varying abilities in the same classroom. The Seventh Edition of Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms is uncompromising in its dedication to prepare educators to effectively teach the range of students found in the typical elementary or secondary classroom. Using a case-based approach, the text provides information about four groups of students with special needs: students with disabilities, gifted and talented learners, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and students at risk for school failure. In addition, it demonstrates the vast resources we now have available through technology, and presents practical strategies for adapting standard instruction to meet the learning needs of all students in general education classrooms. Furthermore, the reauthorization of IDEA is included, emphasizing for readers why this law is important and how it impacts educators and professionals. As the practice of inclusion expands, the challenges for teachers increase. Teaching Students in General Education Classrooms, 7th Edition is everything a future teacher needs to know in order to work effectively and sensitively within increasingly diverse elementary and secondary classrooms.

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The Seventh Edition of Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms by Rena B. Lewis and Donald H. Doorlag is uncompromising in its dedication to prepare educators to effectively teach the range of students found in the typical elementary or secondary classroom. Using a case-based approach, the text provides information about four groups of students with special needs: students with disabilities, gifted and talented learners, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and students at risk for school failure. In addition, it demonstrates the vast resources we now have available through technology, and presents practical strategies for adapting standard instruction to meet the learning needs of all students in general education classrooms.

 

Case-based Approach

• Student Stories. Student Stories are presented at the beginning of each chapter to help the reader frame the content that will follow in the text. A “Looking Ahead” section at the end of each case provides questions to aid in reader comprehension and further reflection.
• Inclusive Classrooms CD-ROM packaged with the text. The video cases depicted on this CD-ROM show teachers engaged with students in various inclusive classroom settings (from pre-school to secondary classrooms) employing strategies featured in the text. Activities that connect the text content to the CD-ROM are available in a special insert, at the ends of chapters, and on the Companion Website.

 

Technology Integration to Enhance Classroom Teaching and Learning

• Window on the Web. This feature introduces readers to websites that offer valuable information about special education, general education, or the teaching-learning process.
• Spotlight on Technology. These sections feature the most up-to-date software and assistive technology devices recommended for students with special needs.

 

Practical Teaching Strategies and Opportunities for Application

• Inclusion Tips for the Teacher. These sections answer common questions regarding inclusion practices and offer practical inclusion tips for classroom teachers.
• Application Activities. These activities at the end of each chapter provide valuable opportunities for readers to apply what they have learned in the chapter and take this information to the next level as educators.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 7 edition (April 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0131486357
• ISBN-13: 978-0131486355
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,473 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Easy-to-Read, May 2, 2006

By	Tania Duncan (Angwin, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am a contract instructor who uses this book for an undergraduate level "Exceptional Children in the Classroom" class. I chose this text because it is practical and not as dry as Heward, another widely respected author of special education texts. Many strategies are provided for meeting the needs of students with disabilities as well as gifted students, those who are at risk, and those who are linguistically and culturally diverse.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-read for teachers!, May 15, 2000

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This review is from: Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms (5th Edition) (Paperback)

An excellent reference tool for everyone involved in education. It provides updated information on special students, ways to help them learn more effectively, and a wealth of resources for those who work with them. Each chapter is introduced with real life examples of those students we often encounter and know not how to deal with and tips and suggestions on how to teach them more effectively. This book also helped me clarify several legal concepts as well as the most recent terminology used in the area of special education, and it certainly helped me ace my course!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone who interacts with children!, August 4, 2003

By	K. Fowler "virtuous77" (Columbus, OH United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Teaching Special Students in General Education Classrooms (5th Edition) (Paperback)

I originally purchased this book for an education courss. This book offered insight on the inclusion of Special students in a general education class. It offers insights on how to best teach students with various needs including learning disabilites, physical disabilties, and other disabilties. As a teacher it taught me what my resources are. I learned the benefits of inclusion and the positive results that special students need. If you are taking this class they also offer outlines for every chapter at the cwx.prenhall.website as well as testing resources. This edition is almost exactly the same as the 6th.