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).
Prerequisite
A background check is required.
EDUC 205Development/Individual Differences*
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
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.
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