'What a terrific resource: comprehensive and current, this
Handbook
is a vital acquisition for all involved in special education programs. Dr Farrell writes clearly and with a practical flair ... Highly recommended.'
–
Michael Arthur-Kelly PhD, Associate Professor and Director, Special Education Centre, University of Newcastle, Australia
This acclaimed, bestselling and comprehensive guide, now in a fully updated fourth edition, is an essential reference book for anyone involved with special education.
All entries have been reviewed to reflect current practice and the book is enriched with extra resources, including references to useful Internet sites. Focusing on current educational frameworks in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, the author has gathered into one A to Z volume a wide range of information essential to good practice in mainstream and special schools. A thematic index helps the reader plot a course through topics of interest. The broad themes and areas covered are:
basic terms, ideas and values
venues relating to special education, and school organisation
roles and responsibilities
individual differences among learners with disabilities and disorders
curriculum and assessment, resources and technology
pedagogy and classroom organisation
therapy and care.
Presented in a handy quick reference format
The Special Education Handbook
also provides a coherent account of the complexities of special education, combining a wealth of practical guidance with the latest research findings.
This clear and concise
is indispensable for all those involved in special education, including teachers, teaching assistants, parents, administrators and others.