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Written for general and special education majors at the graduate and undergraduate levels, this text addresses the teaching of students with mild disabilities, including mild mental retardation, behavior disorders, and learning disabilities. The first part addresses the characteristics of students with mild disabilities, practical teaching strategies for each type of disability, and the reasons for a cross- categorical approach. The second part details effective teaching practices, including how to organize and implement inclusion programs, teaching from the point of view of the learner, instructional modifications, classroom management practices, social skills instruction, and the value of family-school cooperation. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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/* 4069L-4, Henley, Martin C Characteristics of and Strategies for Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities, 4e */ The most current book clearly explaining the best teaching practices for inclusion, behavior management, social skill instruction, and modifying classroom instruction for students with mild disabilities. New information on brain compatible instruction, social skill programs, character education, ADHD, collaboration with general educators, learning strategies, multiple intelligence, multi-sensory instruction, positive behavioral supports, functional behavioral assessment, and student learning styles. Includes sample IEP in appendix, and the most recent updated IDEA regulations. Teachers of Special Education and Inclusion and At-Risk populations.
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