EDUC 531 - Tchng Stdnts with Dsblts B-6

Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact
Prerequisite(s): EDUC 502
This course requires the study and analysis of effective teaching strategies for the education of students with disabilities from Birth–Grade 6. Candidates will identify strengths and discuss methods of individualizing instruction and collaboration. They will examine learning processes, lesson and unit-planning across the curriculum, motivation, communication, and classroom management in order to stimulate and sustain student interest, cooperation, and achievement. Candidates will discuss effective ways of partnering with parents and collaborating with other staff members. Fifteen hours of fieldwork is required.