Catalog – University of West Florida Pressbooks

Guidebook for Teaching Students Receiving Special Education Services

CC BY-NC-ND (Attribution NonCommercial NoDerivatives) English

Author(s): Timothy E. Morse

Subject(s): Education, Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music, Teacher training, Teaching of students with different educational needs, Teaching of students with learning difficulties, Teaching of students with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, Remedial education and teaching, Teaching skills and techniques

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida

Last updated: 21/04/2024

This book addresses fundamental topics pertaining to the design and implementation of appropriate special education services for students with exceptionalities, particularly students who are characterized as exhibiting mild disabilities. In the first several chapters, the legal basis for special education services is explained and definitions for key vocabulary are presented. Next, tiered intervention frameworks are explained, followed by an in-depth discussion of the general least restrictive environment requirement and the continuum of alternative placements. Finally, the second half of the book centers on the presentation of effective and efficient instruction. Emphasis is placed on the use of an explicit instruction approach to teach mathematics, reading, and writing. Supplemental information about proper classroom management and behavior modification is presented at the end of the book.

Charting Your Course: A Roadmap to Thriving in the Field of Health

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 33 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Susan Fried

Subject(s): Careers guidance

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida Pressbooks

Last updated: 07/03/2024

Introduction to Literature

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English (United States)

Author(s): Judy Young

Subject(s): Fairy and Folk tales / Fairy tale retellings, Language learning: reading skills, Language learning: writing skills, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida

Last updated: 17/02/2024

Introduction to Literature: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and How They Shape Us introduces college freshmen to the study of literature through a focus on texts that, generally, they already know, or think they know, and how those texts aim to shape audiences to be compliant cultural objects or to resist cultural expectations. The book is organized around several prominent story groups, including various genres and forms, meant to promote discussion and discovery leading to students’ understanding that these texts function as cultural sculptors of readers’ principles and behaviors. Students develop the skill of analyzing texts and creating sound arguments about them through class discussions and a series of writing assignments. Ideally, they leave the course understanding how to create a sound argument and, more pointedly, that there is no such thing as “just a story.”

Building Bridges: Establishing a Foundation for Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) 6 H5P Activities English

Author(s): Andrea Nelson, Katherine Greene, Katie Cavnar

Subject(s): Medical ethics and professional conduct, Health and safety in the workplace, Health systems and services, Medical administration and management

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida Pressbooks

Last updated: 15/02/2024

Building Bridges: Establishing a Foundation for Interprofessional Collaboration in Healthcare is an Open Educational Resource (OER) that focuses on teaching interprofessional collaboration in healthcare to students entering their respective health profession's program. This book will help students achieve success not only in their educational program, but as they experience various healthcare settings through internships and employment. This resource is targeted for students in healthcare professions.

Career Cornerstones: Establishing a Foundation for a Career in Healthcare

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Author(s): Katherine Greene, Andrea Nelson

Subject(s): Medicine and Nursing, Medical profession, Medical study and revision guides and reference material, Public health and preventive medicine, Health systems and services, Personal and public health / health education

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida Pressbooks

Last updated: 14/02/2024

Career Cornerstones: Establishing a Foundation for a Career in Healthcare is an Open Educational Resource (OER) that focuses on career skills required for students entering their respective health profession's program. This book is designed to help students be successful not only in their health profession's educational program, but also as they start to intern or work in healthcare settings. This resource is targeted for Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, and Pre-Professional students.

Exploring the U.S. Healthcare System

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Author(s): Karen Valaitis

Subject(s): Health systems and services, Medical and health informatics, Primary care medicine, primary health care, Health economics

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida Pressbooks

Last updated: 08/02/2024

MENTAL HEALTH IS A VERB Second Edition

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Author(s): Jake Bush, Jill Van Der Like

Subject(s): Nursing specialties, Care of people with mental health issues, Psychiatric nursing / Mental health nursing

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida Pressbooks

Last updated: 16/01/2024

MENTAL HEALTH IS A VERB is an open education resource written by Jake Bush, Ph.D., RN, CNE, and Jill Van Der Like, DNP, MSN, RNC through the University of West Florida which addresses mental health nursing care. The book opens with a foundational module that provides a brief history of mental health treatment, pertinent theorists, and the underpinning concepts of mental health versus mental illness, followed by a separate chapter on psychopharmacology. The heart of the text is arranged into the most common mental health diagnoses. Additionally, this second edition includes the addition of case studies (modules 8-19), two virtual simulation activities (modules 7 and 13), and a mental health cumulative study guide as an appendix.

Content for Florida Elementary Science Teachers (K-6)

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Author(s): Jennifer Stark, Mads Murray

Subject(s): Teaching of a specific subject, Primary and middle schools

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida Pressbooks

Last updated: 11/01/2024

This book describes elementary science content aligned with the Florida Teacher Certification Examination (FTCE) K-6 competencies and skills.

Legal Fundamentals of Healthcare Law

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Author(s): Tiffany Jackman

Subject(s): Medical and healthcare law

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida Pressbooks

Last updated: 11/01/2024

Can't We Just Get Along?

CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) English (United States)

Author(s): Susan Fried

Subject(s): Peace studies and conflict resolution, Interpersonal communication and skills, Communication studies, Coping with / advice about communication difficulties

Institution(s): University of West Florida

Publisher: University of West Florida

Last updated: 11/01/2024

In the realm of human interactions, conflict is an inevitable facet, yet many lack adept strategies to maneuver through workplace disputes. This book offers fundamental strategies and frameworks, aiming to empower individuals to transform conflicts into opportunities. By embracing these insights, readers can foster stronger relationships, turning adversarial situations into catalysts for personal and professional growth. This publication is a collaborative effort with the University of West Florida, ensuring a foundation rooted in academic expertise.