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 advanced 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.

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.

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.

This course is designed to enable students to critically discuss issues relating to the educational, psychosocial, medical, and therapeutic aspects of teaching students with specific cognitive, physical, and sensory disabilities and health impairments. Students will learn to use assistive technology. This will include selecting appropriate adaptive devices/strategies, programming for their use in an educational setting, and identifying professionals who support these selections.