EDU 41000 - Trends And Issues In Special Education

Provides students with an overview of current movement in the field of special education. Major emphasis is on application and implication of principles mandated by P.L. 94-142 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Preparation for Course
P: EDU 30500 or EDU 30600 with grade of C- or better.

Cr. 3.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Ability to plan and adapt intervention experiences for children with special needs in a variety of learning environments.
2. Knowledge of strategic teaching approaches for children ages B- 8 years.
3. Awareness of materials and instructional strategies useful in dealing with special problems in learning.
4. Understanding of applicable laws for children with special needs and their impact on the learning environment, especially the impact of IFSP and IEP.
5. Understanding of relationship between students’ behaviors and learning difficulties.
6. Understanding of the diverse roles of family members of a student with a disability.