Introduction to the Field of Exceptionalities: Do Textbooks Reflect Cultural Diversity?

A study examining 14 introductory textbooks in exceptionalities, published between 1992 and 1995, found that the cultural diversity topics discussed most consistently included bilingual issues, identification and assessment issues, overrepresentation in special education, underrepresentation in gift...

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Published inTeacher Education and Special Education Vol. 20; no. 1; p. 11
Main Authors Prater, Mary Anne, Sileo, Thomas W, Sileo, Nancy M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 1997
Subjects
Cultural Awareness
Cultural Influences
Disabilities
Disability Identification
Disproportionate Representation
Diversity (Student)
Elementary Secondary Education
Gifted
Higher Education
Introductory Courses
Preservice Teacher Education
Special Education
Textbook Content
Textbook Evaluation
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Summary:A study examining 14 introductory textbooks in exceptionalities, published between 1992 and 1995, found that the cultural diversity topics discussed most consistently included bilingual issues, identification and assessment issues, overrepresentation in special education, underrepresentation in gifted programs, and the relationship of culture to society's definition of normal. (Author/CR)
ISSN:0888-4064
1944-4931
DOI:10.1177/088840649702000103