EDU102 Introduction to Special Education

This course is designed to explore the nature and needs of special education students in schools (PreK-12) while examining the role of the classroom teacher in understanding a systematic approach to inclusion in planning curriculum and instruction for academically diverse learners. An approach to effective instruction will focus on the classroom factors with emphasis placed on classroom elements that the educator can differentiate or modify to increase student success. Topics include: identification of various disabilities, importance of confidentiality, understanding the Individual Educational Plan (IEP), inclusion strategies and instructional design. 15 hours of field experiences are a requirement of this course. Please Note individual school districts may require additional CORI/SORI, drug screening analysis and /or fingerprinting. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), CHRI (Criminal History Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course. Individual school districts may require additional CORI/SORI, drug screening analysis and/or fingerprinting.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

3

Prerequisite

EDU101 Introduction to Teaching Minimum Grade of: C or ECE101 Introduction to Early Childhood Education Minimum Grade of: C and ENG101 English Composition I Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

  • Reading Content Course

  • Background Check Required

  • Drug Screening May Be Required