EDU 37001 - Characteristics, Laws, And Assistive Technology In Special Education

A survey of research in special education, including historical foundations and laws, characteristics of students with mild/moderate disabilities, and introduction to assistive technology.

Preparation for Course
P: EDU 25000 or 25100 or 25300 with a grade of C- or better, or consent of instructor.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical development of mild disabilities.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic definitions, characteristics, degrees of mild disabilities and its impact on learning.
3. Identify and discuss the biological and psychosocial causes of mild disabilities.
4. Demonstrate an awareness of the various theories of intelligence and measurement techniques.
5. Develop an understanding of the application of “adaptive behavior” to the concept of mild disabilities.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of and developing an Individualized Education Plan for individuals with mild disabilities.
7. Demonstrate knowledge of various legislative mandates affecting people with mild disabilities.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the impact an individual with mild disabilities has on the family system.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of research-based response to intervention process as it relates to mild disabilities.
10. Understand AT including legal requirements, its purpose and functional application for the student’s educational program.
11. Demonstrate awareness of a variety of assistive technology devices and services.
12. Demonstrate the ability to use appropriate AT, and
13. Demonstrate the recognition of the need for ongoing individual professional development and maintaining knowledge of emerging technologies.