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Product Identifiers

PublisherPrentice Hall PTR

ISBN-100137033702

ISBN-139780137033706

eBay Product ID (ePID)99495845

Product Key Features

Number of Pages552 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameExceptional Learners : an Introduction to Special Education

Publication Year2010

SubjectProfessional Development, Special Education / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorJames M. Kauffman, Paige C. Pullen, Daniel P. Hallahan

Subject AreaEducation

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight44.1 Oz

Item Length11.1 in

Item Width8.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number12

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2010-038138

Dewey Edition23/eng/20220218

Dewey Decimal371.90973

Synopsis"Exceptional Learners" is an outstanding introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education, emphasizing classroom practices as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. In keeping with this era of accountability, all discussions and examples of educational practices are grounded in a sound research base." "With hundreds of new references added to the 12th edition, the authors are committed to bringing the most current and credible perspectives to bear on the ever-increasing complexity of educating students with special needs in today's schools. The authors have written a text that reaches the heart as well as the mind, promoting a conviction 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, and constantly 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. Note: This is the standalone book if you want the book with access to MyEducationLab Pegasus order: ISBN 0132659239 / 9780132659239 Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education with MyEducationLab Pegasus Package consists of: 0132598515 / 9780132598514 MyEducationLab Pegasus -- Access Card 0137033702 / 9780137033706 Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education, Exceptional Learners is an outstanding introduction to the characteristics of exceptional learners and their education, emphasizing classroom practices as well as the psychological, sociological, and medical aspects of disabilities and giftedness. In keeping with this era of accountability, all discussions and examples of educational practices are grounded in a sound research base. With hundreds of new references added to the 12th edition, the authors are committed to bringing the most current and credible perspectives to bear on the ever-increasing complexity of educating students with special needs in today's schools. The authors have written a text that reaches the heart as well as the mind, promoting a conviction 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, and constantly 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.

LC Classification NumberLC3981.H34 2012