Rethinking Disability: A Disability Studies Approach to Inclusive Practices

by Jan W. Valle, David J. Connor

In response to concerns about teacher retention, especially among teachers in their first to fourth year in the classroom, we offer future teachers a series of brief guides full of practical advice that they can refer to in both their student teaching and in their first years on the job.

Genres: Education, Disability, Nonfiction, Academic, Professional Development, Disability Studies, Teaching

256 pages, Paperback

First published February 3, 2010

Reviews

[Emily Moscaritolo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for a special education inclusion class. I feel weird recommending people to read a textbook when they aren't required to for class, but I wish I could recommend this book to every teacher I know. I learned so much, and it was surprisingly easy to read for a textbook.

[J. S. Owens · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is now a gold-star reference on my shelf. Beyond the excellent discussion of disability and its various intersections in social and educational contexts, Valle and Connor provide real-world, practical solutions for the general education classroom that don't take a PhD or a budget to make happen. There is so much in here that will enter into my own classes; it is coming with me on Monday to live at school.

[Ling · Rating 5 out of 5]

An insightful book that sheds light on impairment. This is a must-read for all educators.

[Soyoung · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another book for school regarding special education. A quick read. Reads for school are usually boring but the authors pointed out many angles dealing with inclusion and special education

[Gwen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book gives a fresh perspective on inclusive education and aspects of our culture that need challenging. It's clearly written for inservice, first-year teachers, but it's also a good reminder for all educators.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this for a special education course, it provided some good insight as well as ideas for lessons. Good for all teachers and librarians to read, just to get a sense of working with peoples with disabilities.

[Abigail]

I don't know if I read the entire book, but I read significant portions. Unfortunately, grad school is intense and I don't remember specifics about the book, although I do remember principles from the class. I would revisit the book if, once again, I had purchased rather than rented via Kindle. It's such a challenge to decide where to save money on books and where to "bite the bullet."