Understanding and Supporting Learners with Disabilities

Reviewed by Micah Walker, Instructional Faculty, Western Oregon University on 12/23/24

Comprehensiveness rating: 2 see less

Key definitions are provided at the beginning of the text. Index/glossary not included.

Content Accuracy rating: 4

Please note the state specificity in this text. Could easily be adapted to include different states. The general IDEA information is also embedded.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 4

Could easily be adapted based on changes in state law/updated resources. The instructional strategies and overall supports are aligned with sustainable long term practices.

Clarity rating: 5

Material is written in a way that is accessible for undergraduate students.

Consistency rating: 5

The text includes a consistent format with each disability category receiving a chapter that follows a distinct pattern.

Modularity rating: 5

Since each disability is a chapter, it could easily be utilized in parts.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

Layout is clean, organized, and the embedded links are clickable and provide access to additional resources.

Interface rating: 5

Images, videos, and graphics were clear.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I did not find any grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 2

No offensive content, would suggest pairing with a culturally responsive framework and intersectionality framework.

Comments

I think this is an accessible usable text that could be supplemented with additional readings for a lower division introduction to SPED course. The individual chapters and broad overview of IDEA and eligibility categories are presented in a clear, consistent, and organized fashion.