An introduction to the various contemporary areas of special education. Topics include special education diagnostic categories, programming, service delivery models, career education, child advocacy, and litigation affection public education for students with disabilities.
An independent study course for undergraduate students with an interest in a specific problem in special education. Offered by appointment.
An independent study course for undergraduate students with an interest in a specific problem in special education. Offered by appointment.
An independent study course for undergraduate students with an interest in a specific problem in special education. Offered by appointment.
An independent study course for undergraduate students with an interest in a specific problem in special education. Offered by appointment.
This field-based course is intended to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their readiness for teaching students with disabilities across grade levels, special education settings, and types of disabilities. This intermediate practicum will allow you to gain experiences in teaching students with disabilities and apply your course content to a classroom setting.
A review of pertinent legislation concerning human and constitutional rights related to persons with disabilities. Teachers' specific responsibilities and liabilities are described and related to current requirements for development of appropriate educational programs. Emphasis is given to how, through active parent participation, teachers can facilitate each student's developmental progress.
A review of pertinent legislation concerning human and constitutional rights related to persons with disabilities. Teachers' specific responsibilities and liabilities are described and related to current requirements for development of appropriate educational programs. Emphasis is given to how, through active parent participation, teachers can facilitate each student's developmental progress.
An overview of ways technology can be used to facilitate the education of students with disabilities. Topics include personal computer operation, personal productivity tools, instructional software evaluation and integration into the curriculum, multimedia applications, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.
Basic principles of applied behavior analysis and modification which employ social learning theory and operant conditioning models are taught. Emphasis is placed on designing individualized learning environments, selecting and implementing behavior management strategies, writing behavior objectives, and performing task analyses.
