Educating Exceptional Children
“Educating Exceptional Children” by Samuel Alexander Kirk is a comprehensive resource published by Houghton Mifflin in 2000, spanning 589 pages. This subsequent edition prepares both regular classroom and special education teachers to effectively address the diverse needs of children requiring different educational environments. The text has been updated to include expanded coverage on topics such as diversity, educational reform, school violence, sensory impairments, and IDEA legislation.
Readers will find valuable resources for further study, including an annotated list of high-interest texts, journals, and professional organizations. The book also features redesigned Educational Adaptations sections that offer practical suggestions for modifying teaching methods, curriculum, and classroom settings to support students with disabilities. This edition serves as a vital tool for educators seeking to enhance their understanding and implementation of effective strategies for children with special needs.
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“Educating Exceptional Children prepares regular classroom and special education teachers for their role in meeting the needs of children who require different educational environments. The Ninth Edition has been updated to include new or expanded coverage of diversity; educational reform; school violence and drug use; sensory impairments; classroom interpreters; pervasive developmental disorders; and IDEA legislation.”Resources for Further Study tie together three types of resources: “References of Special Interest (annotated list of high-interest texts), “Journals, and “Professional Organizations.”Educational Adaptations sections, re-designed for better utility in K-12 classrooms, provide suggestions about how to adapt teaching methods, curriculum, or setting to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
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