Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education

by Hallahan Daniel P., Kauffman James M., Pullen Paige C.

An up-to-date introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education Exceptional An Introduction to Special Education focuses on exceptional learners and classroom practices, as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. Based on the authors’ premise that professionals working with exceptional learners need to develop not only a solid base of knowledge, but also a healthy attitude toward their work and the people whom they serve, this book is designed to reach the heart as well as the mind. It asks both general and special educators to challenge themselves to acquire a solid understanding of current theory, research, and practice in special education, and to develop an ever more sensitive understanding of exceptional learners and their families.    The 14th Edition includes the new definitions of Specific Learning Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) from the American Psychiatric Association’s DSM-5, along with expanded coverage of topics like Universal Design for Learning, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Also available with MyLab Education MyLab™ is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to reach every student. By combining trusted author content with digital tools and a flexible platform, MyLab personalizes the learning experience and improves results for each student. MyLab Education helps teacher candidates bridge the gap between theory and practice–better preparing them for success in their future classrooms. You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab Education does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab Education, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab Education search 0134806379 / 9780134806372 Exceptional An Introduction to Special Education plus MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists    0134806921 / 9780134806921 MyLab Education with Enhanced Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Exceptional An Introduction to Special Education     013480693X / 9780134806938 Exceptional An Introduction to Special Education

Genres: Education, School

481 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 3, 2018

Reviews

[Nicole Heinlein · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book helped me study for the SPED Praxis exam

[Nate Gordon]

Pretty good as far as textbooks go! Very much an overview, but didn’t shy away from difficult topics and controversies in the field.

[Kate]

this book was garbage ! and required for WA ESA Cert Class

[Deanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was very elementary, covering the basics of how to identify exceptional learners. The bits on disability education law and history were new to me and, thus, more interesting and useful. It left me with more questions than answers, but that is the curse of introductory texts. I did appreciate that the book broke up the text with video examples and brief case studies; it helped lessen the monotony of studying something I was already familiar with. I also liked the consistency across chapters: each went over definition, prevalence, causes, identification, psychological and behavioral characteristics, educational considerations (though this doesn’t get specific enough to adequately prepare me for IEPs and triennials), assessment of progress, early intervention, transition to adulthood, and post secondary programming. The transition to adulthood sections were also new to me, but they were so general that they weren’t helpful. They offered very basic factors related to successful transition, for instance, that just listed characteristics of those who experienced success. It didn’t describe at all how to help the kids struggling with those skills achieve success. Overall, this wasn’t my worst textbook read, but I would have preferred to have read other materials instead of an introductory textbook for my class.

[Jennifer Ingle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s a textbook and does what a textbook is supposed to do.

[Raven · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 15e of this text was particularly sensitive, accessible, and engaging. I had access to the online version which included many relevant videos both embedded and linked, as well as resources available for each subject. Well organized and appropriate in length, I appreciated its current, peer-reviewed source material as well as its acknowledgement of social issues and the major role advocacy plays in disability justice. This is a great text to introduce laypeople and teachers in training to best practices related to disability support and special education.

[Brooke’s Book Daze · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this for a college class Introduction to Exceptional Learners. I had a digital copy. I liked how it broke things down for the index to find things quicker. I didn’t care for the list of myths at the beginning of each chapter, but I’m sure they would be useful to some.

[Angie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Standard textbook.

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had to read this for class. This book does a great job of breaking down disabilities and letting you explore topics that relate to each one.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of the more interesting, compelling, and helpful textbooks I’ve read for my Masters of Arts in teaching.

[Emma D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actually a really great textbook and I really enjoyed the class it was used in