This course is a survey of the characteristics, etiology, psychology, sociological, and educational implications of mentally challenged individuals from birth through adulthood. Medical aspects, parental concerns, life skills, adaptive behavior, normalization, self-determination, needed supports, and transition programs are explored. Field experience is required.
May be scheduled as a service course designed to permit the offering of topics of current interest and special workshops. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairperson.
EDSP 4335 Student Teaching Elementary Level
Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days of observation and teaching experiences in Special Education classrooms lower level. Lab fee.
Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days of observation and teaching experiences in Special Education classrooms grades in the middle level. Lab fee.
Student teaching shall consist of five weeks of full days of observation and teaching experiences in Special Education classrooms in the secondary levels. Lab fee.
This course examines the selection and use of intervention strategies and techniques for students with learning disabilities. There is an emphasis on exploring and implementing individualized education programs and approaches for meeting the needs of exceptional learners. This course is limited to Interdisciplinary Education Majors.
This course examines the range and variety of assistive technology, devices, services, and resources; their role in facilitating students' access to the general curriculum and active participation in educational activities and routines; and the state and federal laws pertaining to their acquisition and use. Procedures for coordinating activities of related services personnel, paraprofessionals, aides, volunteers, and peer tutors and the selection of assistive technologies for students with various needs are explored.