TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN : FOUNDATIONS AND BEST PRACTICES IN INCLUSIVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CLASSROOMS, 2ND EDITION

Book Details

• Author: Mojdeh Bayat

• Publisher: Routledge

• Language: English

• Edition: 2

• ISBN: 9781138802209

• Pages: 598

• Cover: Paperback

• Package Dimensions: 10.0 x 7.0 x 1.2 inches

About The Book
Teaching Exceptional Children (2nd Edition) by Mojdeh Bayat is an essential textbook for graduate and undergraduate courses focused on early childhood special education and inclusive classrooms. This edition has been fully updated to align with the DSM-5 and provides a comprehensive, research-based exploration of how to support children with a wide range of disabilities in inclusive settings. The book combines accessible writing, visually engaging design, and a robust pedagogy to make complex material approachable for educators.

Each chapter presents specific behavioral characteristics and theoretical information grounded in neuroscience and child development research. The book addresses a wide array of disabilities and offers best practices for working with exceptional children. New sections cover contemporary issues such as challenging behaviors, using technology in inclusive classrooms, promoting mental health, and family involvement.

The second edition also offers extensive online resources for both instructors and students, including:

• Chapter Objectives and Key Terms to frame each chapter

• Discussion, Critical Thinking, Essay/Short Answer, and Review Questions to encourage student engagement

• Homework/Field Assignments to apply knowledge to real-world situations

• Real-Life Vignettes to illustrate concepts in action

• Color Photos, Figures, and Tables to clarify concepts

• Recommended Resources and References for further study

The accompanying website (http://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9781138802209) provides additional support for instructors and students.