An informative, accessible, and interesting introduction to the ongoing story of special education. Special education is an ongoing story of people―of exceptional children, of the families of children with special needs, and of the teachers who work with them. Exceptional Children: An Introduction to Special Education focuses on 15 experienced teachers to give readers first-person insight …
"These activities will foster participation and critical thinking in the classroom."—R. Jon Frey, Director of Speech ActivitiesAberdeen Central High School, SD "Cooperative group learning is a powerful approach, and this book provides explicit ideas and guidelines."—Stephanie van Hover, Associate Professor of Social Studies EducationUniversity of Virginia Give your students the opportunity …
Combining the latest developments in persuasion theory, research, and ethics, PERSUASION: RECEPTION AND RESPONSIBILITY, 13e helps readers develop skills as critical consumers of all forms of persuasion. It presents persuasion by examining politics, mass media, advertising, and the Internet as it challenges readers to consider how the persuasion process is affected by today's 24/7 networked and …
This book provides an introduction to the theories, methods, and applications that constitute the social network perspective. Unlike more general tects, this title is designed for those current and aspiring educational researchers learning how to study, conceptualize, and analyze social networks. The author's main intent is to encourage you to consider the social network perspective in light of…
The SAGE Handbook of Social Media Research Methods offers a step-by-step guide to overcoming the challenges inherent in research projects that deal with ‘big and broad data’, from the formulation of research questions through to the interpretation of findings. The handbook includes chapters on specific social media platforms such as Twitter, Sina Weibo and Instagram, as well as a series of …