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Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education




Widely recognized as a market leader for its innovation, strong research base, and accessibility, the ninth edition of William L. Heward’s Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education continues this tradition of excellence. A FOCUS ON EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS • Featured Teacher essays Each chapter begins with a first-person essay by master teachers that reflects the joys, challenges, and realities of teaching exceptional children. Drawn f… More >>

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  1. #1 by Anonymous on June 30, 2010 - 10:14 pm

    This is a great text if you are looking for an introductory course text for special education. It is well suited for college and university students or teachers looking to learn more about children as it is easy to read and very informative. With chapters ranging from Planning and Providing Special Education Services to Students with Learning Disabilities to Gifted and Talented Students this text can be of appeal to a wide variety of those who would like to know more about children and how to help children attain their potential. I learned so much – I hope you will too.
    Rating: 4 / 5

  2. #2 by Anonymous on July 1, 2010 - 12:35 am

    I was astonished by both how readable this book is and how much useful information is presented. The book is designed for those entering the field of education and those studying for the Praxis II exam. While the book is targeted to the teaching of exceptional children, regular education teachers, parents and other interested parties would gain a great deal of information from this book. Our assignment was to skim the book – a task I found nearly impossible. I kept getting drawn into the interesting and vivid examples in each chapter. I found the focus questions and review sections to be particularly helpful.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  3. #3 by Anonymous on July 1, 2010 - 1:50 am

    I love this book! I purchased a used copy in 2001 to help prepare for my (then) upcoming Massachusetts State Teacher exam in special education, which I passed on my first try. It is a very useful source of information and contains a ton of facts. It presents special ed topics in a logical fashion and has a nice companion website. I practiced all the online questions since I had to learn a lot of material in a short period of time. The text is geared towards elementary education. However, I read it, even though my field is secondary SPED, because there are many things in it that relate to special education in general that I need to know about. The discussion of historical special ed legislation is especially complete. I just wish I could get my hands on the companion videos that are (or were) offered by the publisher.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  4. #4 by Forever the student on July 1, 2010 - 1:54 am

    I am working on my second Masters Degree and have completed 107 hours of Masters level classes. This educational book is by far the best book I’ve ever read. It is informative, well organized, easy to comprehend, useful and can be used with the My Education Lab component. As you read different techniques, the my education lab aspect will allow you to log onto a site on the computer and actually allow you to watch a teacher put that concept into practice!! You gets hands on experience as if you were in the classroom yourself. I can not say enough great things about this book. If you are wanting to learn more about special education because you are a teacher or even a parent of a special needs child, this book is invaluable.
    Rating: 5 / 5

  5. #5 by Grad Student on July 1, 2010 - 2:58 am

    WELL WRITTEN, UP TO DATE INFORMATION, WELL ORGANIZED, EASY TO READ. WHEN YOU PURCHASE THE BOOK NEW IT INCLUDES ACCESS TO A GREAT WEBSITE WITH VIDEOS OF TEACHING STRATEGIES, SAMPLE QUIZZES AND STUDY GUIDES.
    Rating: 5 / 5

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