This course is an introduction to Special Education. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the history of special education and the laws that affect the educational process, as well as taking a look at the disabilities identified under IDEA. Characteristics and the etiology of these disabilities are discussed utilizing IDEA classifications, the DSM-IVR and the definitions of various professional organizations.
This course is designed to focus on the developmental processes of children from Pre-K through high school, approximately ages 3 to 18 years of age. Pre-service teachers will know and understand how children and adolescents develop and learn in a variety of school, family, and community contexts and be able to provide opportunities that support intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.
This course is an introduction to Special Education. The purpose of this course is to familiarize students with the history of special education and the laws that affect the educational process, as well as taking a look at the disabilities identified under IDEA. Characteristics and the etiology of these disabilities are discussed utilizing IDEA classifications, the DSM-IVR and the definitions of various professional organizations.
This course is designed to focus on the developmental processes of children from Pre-K through high school, approximately ages 3 to 18 years of age. Pre-service teachers will know and understand how children and adolescents develop and learn in a variety of school, family, and community contexts and be able to provide opportunities that support intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development.