SPED 401 The Inclusive Classroom
This course explores the philosophy, educational content, and teaching methods of the inclusion classroom for the K-8 classroom settings. Emphasis is placed on building family and community relationships, understanding diverse family characteristics, and involving those families in the educational process. Also emphasized are a broad range of active, engaging, differentiated educational strategies that promote critical thinking, problem solving, and self-regulated behavior in children, including Universal Design for Learning and Positive Behavior Support systems. The development and implementation of formal and informal assessments for diverse learners will be addressed. A 10-hour field experience and fee are associated with the course and must be completed prior to receiving an end of course grade. Fee applies.
Prerequisite
SPED 315 and admittance into the Special Education Interventionist K-8 Education Program
Distribution
EducationOffered
Spring