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Teaching Students With Mental Retardation: A Practical Guide for Every Teacher
Teaching Students With Mental Retardation A Practical Guide for Every Teacher Author:Robert F. Algozzine, James E. Ysseldyke Learn what effective teachers do to support students with mental retardation in and out of the inclusive classroom! — — Students with mental retardation often struggle tremendously to complete the same tasks that many of their peers do without any difficulty-but with special assistance their struggles to learn can be hi... more »ghly successful. In Teaching Students With Mental Retardation, special and general educators will find highly effective strategies for enhancing the academic and social skills of students with mental retardation in their classrooms.
Offering a pretest, posttest, and key vocabulary terms, this exceptional resource also discusses:
Common causes of mental retardation such as genetic conditions, problems during pregnancy and birth, and health problems
Diagnosing mental retardation
Cognitive, academic, physical, behavioral, and communication characteristics of mental retardation
Methods for improving the functional academic, social, self-care, and work skills of students with mental retardation
Instructional approaches for students with severe disabilities
Influential trends and issues such as prevention of mental retardation and transitioning from school to work
A Practical Approach to Special Education for Every Teacher: The 13-Book Collection
This collection equips educators with practical knowledge and methods that will help them to better engage students in exploring-and meeting-their fullest potential.
Also see:
The Fundamentals of Special Education
The Legal Foundations of Special Education
Effective Assessment for Students With Special Needs
Effective Instruction for Students With Special Needs
Working With Families and Community Agencies to Support Students With Special Needs
Public Policy, School Reform, and Special Education
Teaching Students With Sensory Disabilities
Teaching Students With Medical, Physical, and Multiple Disabilities