Description |
vii, 296 pages : 24 cm |
Contents |
1. Orthodoxy and Dissent I: An Introductory Response to Gallagher, et al.; 2. Let's Get Real: The Fallacy of Postmodernism; 3. The Role of Science in Behavior Disorders; 4. The Retreat From Inquiry and Knowledge in Special Education; 5. Evaluation of Research for Usable Knowledge in Behavior Disorders: Ignoring the Irrelevant, Considering the Germane; 6. Constructivism in the Classroom: Epistemology, History, and Empirical Evidence; 7. Truth and Consequences; 8. River of Ideology, Islands of Evidence; 9. Scientifically-Based Practices vs. Urban Legends in Special Education: Let the Data Speak for Itself; 10. The Real-World Consequences of the Refusal of Reason: The Wrecking of Teacher Education; 11. Let Freedom Ring: The Alleged Victimhood of Dissenting Voices; 12. Orthodoxy and Dissent II: Concluding Commentary. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
Subject |
Special education -- United States.
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Postmodernism and education -- United States.
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Added Author |
Mostert, Mark P.
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Kavale, Kenneth A., 1946-
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Kauffman, James M.
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ISBN |
9780891083290 paperback |
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0891083294 paperback |
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