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MindTap for Kirk/Gallagher/Coleman's Educating Exceptional Children, 2 terms Instant Access, 15th Edition

Samuel A. Kirk, James J. Gallagher, Mary Ruth Coleman

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MindTap for Kirk/Gallagher/Coleman's Educating Exceptional Children, 2 terms Instant Access 15th Edition by Samuel A. Kirk/James J. Gallagher/Mary Ruth Coleman
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Overview

MindTap for Kirk/Gallagher/Coleman's Educating Exceptional Children, Fifteenth Edition is a comprehensive digital learning solution that powers students from memorization to mastery. It gives you complete control of your course--to provide engaging content, challenge every individual and build students' confidence and prepare them for employment.

MindTap is fully customizable and easily integrates into your school's LMS and Grade Book. You can easily organize and deliver key content that gives you extra course flexibility, whether your class meets in person, takes place online or uses a hybrid model. Customize the interactive syllabi, emphasize the most important topics and add your own material or links in the Learning Path or notes to the students in the ebook.

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Samuel A. Kirk

Samuel Kirk, who wrote the first several editions of EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, was a pioneer and “forefather” within the fields of special education and learning disabilities.

James J. Gallagher

James J. Gallagher is internationally respected for his research in the areas of giftedness, mental retardation and policy development, among other topics in special education. He was the first director of what was initially called the "Office for the Handicapped" within the Department of Education in Washington DC. Dr. Gallagher is the author of numerous scholarly articles and his work has provided a strong foundation for future advancements in special education. He earned his Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University.

Mary Ruth Coleman

Mary Ruth Coleman joined the author team of EDUCATING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN on the 11th Edition. She is the author of numerous scholarly and practitioner-focused articles as well as curriculum and assessment materials. Dr. Coleman served as president of the Council for Exceptional Children in 2007. She earned her Ph.D. in special education and literacy studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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  • MindTap is an outcome-driven application that propels students from memorization to mastery. It’s the only platform that gives you complete ownership of your course. With it, you can challenge all students, build their confidence and empower them for career success.
  • ACCESS EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE PLACE. Cut down on prep with preloaded, organized course materials in MindTap. Teach more efficiently with interactive multimedia, assignments, quizzes and more. Students can download the MindTap Mobile App, which gives them the power to read, listen and study on their phones, so they can learn on their terms, in any location.
  • EMPOWER YOUR STUDENTS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. Twelve distinct metrics give you actionable insights into student engagement. Identify topics troubling your entire class, and instantly communicate with struggling students. Students can track their scores to stay motivated toward their goals. Together, you can accelerate progress and identify areas where remediation is necessary.
  • YOUR COURSE. YOUR CONTENT. Only MindTap gives you complete control over your course. You have the flexibility to reorder textbook chapters, add your own notes and embed a variety of content, including OER. Personalize course content to your students’ needs. They can even read your notes, add their own and highlight key text to aid their progress.
  • A DEDICATED TEAM, WHENEVER YOU NEED THEM. MindTap isn’t just a tool; it’s backed by a personalized team eager to support you. Get help setting up your course and tailoring it to your specific objectives. You’ll be ready to make an impact from day one, and we’ll be right here to help you and your students throughout the semester--and beyond.

Table of Contents

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Part I: INTRODUCTION, HISTORY, AND SOCIAL FORCES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION.
1. Children and Youth with Exceptionalities and Their Families.
2. Children and Youth with Exceptionalities and Social Institutions: Government, Courts, and Schools.
Part II: HIGH-INCIDENCE EXCEPTIONALITIES.
3. Early Intervention Supports and Services.
4. Children and Youth with Intellectual Disabilities.
5. Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
6. Children and Youth with Learning Disabilities.
7. Children and Youth with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorders.
8. Children and Youth with Emotional and Behavior Disorders.
9. Children and Youth with Communication, Language, and Speech Disorders.
10. Children and Youth with Gifts and Talents.
Part III: LOW-INCIDENCE EXCEPTIONALITIES.
11. Children and Youth with Deafness and Hearing Impairments.
12. Children and Youth with Visual Impairments.
13. Children and Youth with Physical Disabilities, Health Impairments, and Multiple Disabilities.

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This Cengage solution can be seamlessly integrated into most Learning Management Systems (Blackboard, Brightspace by D2L, Canvas, Moodle, and more) but does require a different ISBN for access codes. Please work with your Cengage Learning Consultant to ensure the proper course set up and ordering information. For additional information, please visit the LMS Integration site.

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  • ISBN-10: 0357773616
  • ISBN-13: 9780357773611
  • RETAIL $79.95
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