EDUC 205 Development/Individual Differences*

This course examines areas of exceptionality as identified by laws and policies related to individualized education and considered as a basis for reflecting on human development/individual differences and diversity in schools. (This class includes the Portfolio Entry: Individual Differences Student Profile). (This class addresses Idaho Core Teacher Standards 1, 2 and 6).

Credits

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

90

Prerequisite

A background check is required.

EDUC 205Development/Individual Differences*

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I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

3 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

45

Semester Contact Hours Lab

NA

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

90

Prerequisite Narrative

A background check is required.

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course examines areas of exceptionality as identified by laws and policies related to individualized education and considered as a basis for reflecting on human development/individual differences and diversity in schools. (This class includes the Portfolio Entry: Individual Differences Student Profile). (This class addresses Idaho Core Teacher Standards 1, 2 and 6).

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Develop skills to distinguish between normal and abnormal development.
• Understand concepts relating to general, physical, cognitive, socio-emotional learning, behavioral development, including diagnostic steps for individual and classroom management.
• Identify characteristics related to 13 disabilities and Gifted and Talented students.
• Discuss prevalence, origination, and contributing factors for viable teaching options.
• Discuss complicit school policies, practices, programs, and laws.
• Apply conceptual mapping and essential assessments for motivational learning strategies.
• Discuss learning through stages, instructional teams, and reflective teaching techniques relating to Piaget, Erikson, Kohlberg, and BLOOM’s.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies