SPE 215 - Introduction to Special Education

Institution:

Albright College

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Description:

This course focuses on teaching methods for children of different abilities, cultures and backgrounds; characteristics of exceptional children; awareness, appreciation and acceptance of cultures; the role of individualization, problem solving, technology, decision-making, and parental and community involvement in meeting the needs of a diverse population. The course helps future teachers understand how to adapt instruction to meet the needs of a diverse classroom of students. Lab work is required with this course for any special education co-concentrators. The lab consists of 75 hours of work in special education classrooms. (25 hours in a mild disability classroom; 25 hours in a moderate disability classroom; and 25 hours in a severe disability classroom.)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.albright.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 921-2381

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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