SPED 350/550 - Collaboration And Communication Skills For Special Educators

Institution:

Pacific Oaks College

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Description:

This course explores the spectrum of interpersonal and interactive learning skills required of the special educator. Emphasis will be placed on effective communication strategies with students with disabilities, their families, and other school or agency professionals. Teacher candidates will learn how to collaborate with other IEP team members to develop, implement and evaluate individual student programs, including transition plans. Counseling strategies to enhance the parent professional partnership will be discussed. Issues of conflict resolution, mediation, crisis management, and advocacy for students and their families will be explored. Cross-cultural issues, including bilingual and bicultural considerations will be integrated throughout the course. This course meets the communication competency requirement for HD degrees.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pacificoaks.edu

Phone Number:

(626) 529-8500

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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