Disability awareness in the classroom a resource tool for teachers and students - Levison, Lorie (Charles C Thomas, 1999)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
HALF TITLE: DISABILITY AWARENESS IN THE CLASSROOM; ABOUT THE AUTHORS; TITLE PAGE: DISABILITY AWARENESS IN THE CLASSROOM; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; CONTENTS; TO THE READER; Chapter 1: THE REALITIES OF DISABILITY; Chapter 2: PREVAILING ATTITUDES; Chapter 3: CAUSES OF DISABILITY; Chapter 4: FAMILY ISSUES; Chapter 5: SPECIAL SERVICES FOR SPECIAL STUDENTS; Chapter 6: PROJECT-BASED INCLUSION; Chapter 7: TEAM BUILDING; APPENDIX; INDEX.
The purpose of this book is to reduce the discomfort and alienation of teachers and students regarding people with disabilities through the use of written and photographic materials. It aims to dispel misconceptions that contribute to stereotyping and in general to blur the divisions between two segments of our society: those with disabilities and those without. Disability Awareness in the Classroom provides excellent training for general education teachers and students preparing for inclusion or wanting to enhance their inclusion experiences. Each chapter contains ideas for classroom activiti