EDUC 230 - Human Exceptionalities

Institution:

Saint John Fisher University

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Description:

This is an introductory survey course for all pre-service teachers. This course focuses on the experiences of students with disability labels in school and has a strong emphasis on the examination of beliefs and attitudes that shape public policy around disability. This course includes an overview of the disability rights movement, legislation affecting students with disabilities, and characteristics of the disabilities identified in the IDEA. Educational implications and interventions, including the use of technology, for teaching diverse populations are addressed. The importance of linking educational outcomes for all students to the NYS Learning Standards is introduced. This course includes a field experience.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sjfc.edu

Phone Number:

(585) 385-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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