{"product_id":"9781412988933","title":"Special Education in Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Exceptionality","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The real strength of Richard Gargiulo's text is that it does not overwhelm the readers. Learning the vast-and often complex-field of special education is no easy task. Yet, the text meets this challenge head-on.\" --\u003c\/i\u003eBruce A. Shields, Ph.D., \u003ci\u003eDaemen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e College\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Given the myriad of introductory textbooks on the market, I have continued using Gargiulo's text as it offers a clear, understandable overview of exceptionality and a wealth of resources that compliment my instruction.\" --\u003c\/i\u003eEmiliano C. Ayala, Ph.D., \u003ci\u003eSonoma State University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The 'First Person' features are very well done and the students love them!\" --\u003c\/i\u003eMichelle LaRocque, PhD, \u003ci\u003eFlorida\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e Atlantic University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecial Education in Contemporary Society, Third Edition\u003c\/b\u003e provides a highly readable and research-based introduction to special education. Richard Gargiulo believes teachers need more than just academic knowledge about exceptionality-they need an awareness and understanding of the human side of exceptional students and their families. \u003cb\u003eSpecial Education in Contemporary Society, Third Edition\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive text with a \"people first\" approach that gives pre-service teachers a first-hand look into the lives of exceptional children, their families, and their mentors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShares the honest and engaging first person accounts of individuals with disabilities in \u003ci\u003eFirst Person\u003c\/i\u003e features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides targeted teaching strategies and suggestions with New \u003ci\u003eEffective Instructional Practices\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers and integrates INTASC and CECstandards and Praxis II core principles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncorporates new coverage of Deaf-blindness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes new and updated content in the key pedagogical features throughout: Chapter-opening narratives, \"First Person\" boxes, \"Suggestions for the Classroom,\" \"Making Inclusion Work,\" \"Learning Activities,\" and \"Technology Tips\"\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccompanied by High-Quality Ancillaries:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and comprehensive companion website with student and instructor resource materials including chapter quizzes, full text SAGE journal articles and activities, flashcards and more. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructor's Resource CD-ROM with a test bank, PowerPoint lectures, computerized testing, and more. Contact SAGE to request your copy. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntended Audience\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003cb\u003e Special Education in Contemporary Society, Third Edition \u003c\/b\u003eis an introductory text for the Introduction to Special Education and Introduction to Exceptionality courses.  ","brand":"SAGE Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47035750842608,"sku":"9781412988933","price":98.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781412988933_p0.jpg?v=1763775473","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781412988933","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}