ED 346 - Education of Students With Developmentaland Physical Disabilities

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

This course provides students with an understanding of the major issues in the fields of developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. Students examine identification criteria, instructional strategies, and program development. Objectives stress adapting environments, material, and instruction to facilitate inclusion and teaching functional life skills within a special education curriculum. Students attend class sessions with members of ED 326, but those in ED 346 complete a 20-hour field experience working with children and youth with developmental disabilities at a school or a disability support organization program in addition. This course does not substitute for graduate courses in developmental disabilities/mental retardation or physical disabilities or for the five-credit ED 326. All students must have required clearances before the semester begins. Please contact the Office of Field Experience and Certification for more information. Prerequisite: ED 250. 3 semester hours

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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