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Those who enter the special education profession should be
recognized as positive contributors to society. This book
celebrates the many talents of special educators and how those
talents are utilized throughout all facets of life. It provides an
excellent view of the positive dispositions of special educators
and can also be utilized by employers seeking to employ special
educators who possess these dispositions. .
Currently, special educators are being asked to address varied
needs of children with disabilities placed together in cross
categorical settings. This handy guide provides educators with a
clear understanding of IDEA definitions for learning disabilities,
emotional/behavioral disorders, mental retardation, and autism.
From there, readers will learn the key strategies that work best
for each grouping of students and how to enhance the curriculum or
created lessons for cross categorical groups. This unique book
offers teachers a means to be an effective special educator across
the spectrum of their duties.
Unethical practices in education come at too great a cost when our
future generation is at stake. Educators are role models for
students in their future careers and so must believe in and use
ethical practices. In politics, in big and small business, and in
legal and medical practice the question of ethical practices
surrounds us. Have people become desensitized to ethics? Are we
condoning unethical practice? Our educational profession must stand
up for honesty and integrity. We, as educators, have the obligation
of setting the standards for ethics. Ethical Dilemmas in Education
addresses the dilemmas teachers face every day throughout all
aspects of education in a comprehensive manner. The book outlines
standards of professionalism and presents information teachers can
use for the challenges teachers face. With the policies of today's
educational system, teachers need to stand up for honesty and
integrity, providing role models for students in their future
careers. This book guides teachers towards developing ethical
habits and a professional demeanor.
More often, successful and qualified teachers choose to leave the
field for various reasons-retirement, personal matters, or burnout.
Surviving Internal Politics Within the School: Practical Strategies
for Teachers provides advice on surviving the common and
problematic situations occurring within the school system. It
offers suggestions on how to deal with issues from the
administrator's office to the teacher's lounge and from upset
parents to jealous colleagues. Based on the authors' 75 years of
combined experience, this how-to-guide should be of interest to new
and veteran teachers.
This book provides readers with the basic coping strategies of
surviving within the political arena of their schools. If educators
want to survive, they should read this book and find practical
strategies from those who have collectively worked within the
school setting for over 75 years voices of experience to share
helpful coping skills. When educators are bogged down with gossip,
ostracism, and upsetting events, they will not be able to work
effectively with their students and coworkers. These dynamics are
illustrated throughout the book through the use of fictitious
educators who portray staff dealing with situations to which
readers can relate. In each chapter, readers will find an action
plan designed to provide tools that educators should utilize in
surviving internal politics."
Those who enter the special education profession should be
recognized as positive contributors to society. This book
celebrates the many talents of special educators and how those
talents are utilized throughout all facets of life. It provides an
excellent view of the positive dispositions of special educators
and can also be utilized by employers seeking to employ special
educators who possess these dispositions. .
Currently, special educators are being asked to address varied
needs of children with disabilities placed together in cross
categorical settings. This handy guide provides educators with a
clear understanding of IDEA definitions for learning disabilities,
emotional/behavioral disorders, mental retardation, and autism.
From there, readers will learn the key strategies that work best
for each grouping of students and how to enhance the curriculum or
created lessons for cross categorical groups. This unique book
offers teachers a means to be an effective special educator across
the spectrum of their duties.
Unethical practices in education come at too great a cost when our
future generation is at stake. Educators are role models for
students in their future careers and so must believe in and use
ethical practices. In politics, in big and small business, and in
legal and medical practice the question of ethical practices
surrounds us. Have people become desensitized to ethics? Are we
condoning unethical practice? Our educational profession must stand
up for honesty and integrity. We, as educators, have the obligation
of setting the standards for ethics. Ethical Dilemmas in Education
addresses the dilemmas teachers face every day throughout all
aspects of education in a comprehensive manner. The book outlines
standards of professionalism and presents information teachers can
use for the challenges teachers face. With the policies of today's
educational system, teachers need to stand up for honesty and
integrity, providing role models for students in their future
careers. This book guides teachers towards developing ethical
habits and a professional demeanor.
More often, successful and qualified teachers choose to leave the
field for various reasons-retirement, personal matters, or burnout.
Surviving Internal Politics Within the School: Practical Strategies
for Teachers provides advice on surviving the common and
problematic situations occurring within the school system. It
offers suggestions on how to deal with issues from the
administrator's office to the teacher's lounge and from upset
parents to jealous colleagues. Based on the authors' 75 years of
combined experience, this how-to-guide should be of interest to new
and veteran teachers.
This unique collective story and guidebook encourages and supports
educators to envision their future journey while living fully in
the present. Using developmental understanding of mid-life and the
years beyond, this book expands on the present and potential
experience of teachers, both active and retired, in these areas: *
Work * Ways of being * Personal connections * Caring for self and
others * Planning and preparing, and * Fulfillment and freedom
Readers will find validation of their experience as developing and
mature educators and the encouragement to continue to enhance their
abilities and professional lives. Through examples from the lives
of other educators, questions for reflection, and the commentary
and perspective of the author, those seeking enhancement in each
dimension of their lives will find a home in this guide. Written in
conversational style, this book will be of interest to educators
and retired teachers and administrators as well as beginning and
pre-service teachers.
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