The many faces of special education : their unique talents in working with students with special needs and in life / Beverley H. Johns, Mary Z. McGrath, and Sarup R. Mathur.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johns, Beverley H. (Beverley Holden)

Contributor:

McGrath, Mary Z., 1947-

Mathur, Sarup R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Inclusive education--United States.

Inclusive education.

United States.

Special education--United States.

Special education.

Mainstreaming in education--United States.

Mainstreaming in education.

Physical Description:

viii, 163 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, [2010]

Summary:

Those who enter the special education profession should be recognized as positive contributors to society. This book celebrates the many talents of special educators and how those talents are utilized throughout all facets of life. It provides an excellent view of the positive dispositions of special educators and can also be utilized by employers seeking to employ special educators who possess these dispositions.

Contents:

1 Myths about Special Educators 5

2 Tolerance 15

3 Empathy and Active Listening 25

4 The Ability to Build Relationships with Students 37

5 Recognition of Positive Actions 47

6 Addressing Discipline Challenges 59

7 The Ability to Create Individualized Educational Plans for Students 71

8 The Ability to See Progress in Small Steps 79

9 The Ability to Adapt 91

10 The Ability to Focus on the Individual Needs of Others through Ongoing Assessment 103

11 Problem Solving 113

12 Collaboration 121

13 Advocacy and Empowerment 131

14 Family Support 143.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9781607091004

1607091003

9781607091011

1607091011

9781607091028

160709102X

OCLC:

429634760