ED 286 - Exceptional Needs I

Institution:

Leeward Community College

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Description:

This course addresses the issues confronted by people who currently work, or plan to work, with special needs populations in primary and secondary education. It will cover characteristics of selected disabilities and the particular needs experienced by students with mild to moderate disabilities. Identification of the challenges that confront the disabled student, the educational assistant (EA), and the teacher within the classroom setting will be described. An examination of strategies used to work with each area of disability will be explored. There will also be an emphasis on information needed to help prepare students with disabilities to transition into adulthood. Prerequisite: ENG 22 or entry-level test scores placing student at ENG 100 level, or consent of instructor. If a Department of Education (DOE) employee, completion of the Basic Training Class (1 day) with DOE. Completion of ED 285, with a grade of C or better

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.leeward.hawaii.edu

Phone Number:

(808) 455-0011

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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