SPED 520 - Behavior Management for Exceptional Students

Institution:

Pfeiffer University

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Description:

This course addresses the management and intervention strategies for students with special needs in the general and separate classroom settings in elementary and secondary schools. Strategies studied may apply also to other students often considered at risk of school failure. Functional Behavior Assessment and development of the Positive Behavior Plan will be included in this course to equip the special educator with effective crises intervention strategies. Teacher candidates are taught to detect early warning signs of problematic behaviors, how to use verbal and nonverbal techniques to avoid violent confrontations, and safe physical intervention procedures. Includes a community service component. Prerequisite: SPED 200, SPED 525.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pfeiffer.edu

Phone Number:

(704) 463-1360

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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