Special Education in Contemporary Society - Interactive EBook

Book excerpt: Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, Seventh Edition offers a comprehensive, engaging, and readable introduction to the dynamic field of special education. Grounded in research and updated to reflect the most current thinking and standards of the field, this book provides readers with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and beliefs that are crucial to constructing learning environments that allow all students to reach their full potential. Authors Richard M. Gargiulo and Emily C. Bouck encourage a deep awareness and understanding of the "human" side of special education, providing readers with a look into the lives of exceptional students and their families, as well as the teachers that work with exceptional persons throughout their lives. The Interactive eBook* for Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality, Seventh Edition includes access to a broad array of multimedia tools and resources! VIDEO Boost learning and bolster analysis with SAGE Premium Video. Recapping the fundamentals in every chapter, each video activity is paired with chapter learning objectives and tied to assessment via SAGE Coursepacks. SOCIAL SHARING AND FOLLOWING Share notes and highlights with instructors and classmates who are using the same eBook, and "follow" friends and instructors as they make their own notes and highlights. *Note: the access code for this Interactive eBook will be shipped to the address you indicate when you place your order.