SPED 435 - Special Education Methods and Materials (Mild Disabilities) (P-12)

Credits: 3 hours
This course addresses curriculum and instructional planning and strategies in all content areas to service learners with mild disabilities, including a diverse body of reluctant and “at risk” learners. Candidates learn how to evaluate, select and develop appropriate curriculum materials with sensitivity to cultural and linguistic diversity. Candidates also develop an understanding of how to write appropriate IEP goals and objectives in academic and behavioral domains, and how to integrate related services into the instructional settings. Emphasis is placed on methods for data collection, universal design for instruction, maximize leaning opportunities through cooperative learning, inclusion, co-teaching, differentiated instruction, and creation of an environment where all learners can be successful. Field experience required.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 233, SPED 234, SPED 236, SPED 238, and formal admission to Teacher Education Program. Ideally, SPED 336 should be taken the same semester
Offered: fall semesters only