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This book has great ideas about the theories behind hands-on instruction in math.It is a good introduction to this idea for those who have no experieince with it.It has wonderful ideas about how to teach math to a wide range of students with very varied ability levels.It, however, sometimes over genralizes, and if you know anything about spcial education and constructivist teaching and learning, it would be repetative. ... Read more

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Successful collaboration between teachers and parents can greatly enhancechildren's educational growth and development. This clearly written book provides teachers withthe knowledge and skills needed to conduct effective conferences with parents of children withdisabilities. Readers gain a solid understanding of the challenges that families face as aconsequence of childhood disability; how family dynamics and roles are affected; and issues thatare likely to arise in meetings with school professionals. Reviewing the basic elements of parent-teacher conferencing, Seligman highlights ways to establish rapport with families, develop stronglistening and responding skills, and engage parents who may feel anxious, frustrated, or angry.Also addressed are the specific requirements of the legally mandated Individualized EducationalProgram conference. Enhancing the book's utility are numerous concrete examples and sampleparent-teacher dialogues, as well as role-play scenarios and exercises to build conferencing skills.The Appendix describes a range of disability-related referral sources and publications suitable forrecommendation to parents. ... Read more

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Sensory impairment and physical disability cover a range of conditions that cause learning difficulties for children.Often, these conditions may be associated with behavioral, emotional and social difficulties.Teachers are likely to have to deal with anything from mild to severe cases, and need to be equipped with informed and practical strategies for the inclusion of children with sensory impairment and physical disability.

The Effective Teachers' Guide to Sensory Impairment and Physical Disability clarifies the definitions of visual, hearing and multi-sensory impairment. The book also discusses physical disabilities, and examines medical conditions that may lead to the requirement of SEN provision, including epilepsy, Tourette syndrome and Prader-Willi syndrome.Writing in an accessible style, the author looks at ways of dealing with a variety of conditions, always with practical classroom situations in mind.

Highly accessible and authoritative, this book provides teachers with an invaluable source of useful information that will help them to create a truly inclusive classroom. ... Read more