EDUC 3437 - Methods of Teaching Students with Special Needs

Institution:

North Park University

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Description:

An introduction to the philosophies and theories underlying the variations in educational programming for students with specific learning disabilities, emotional disturbance, mental retardation, autism, traumatic brain injury, and orthopedic or other health impairments. Educational approaches and best practices used by teachers to design curriculum, and instruct and assess students with disabilities will be presented. Issues of identification, screening, placement, and family involvement of culturally and linguistically diverse students will also be explored. Prerequisites: EDUC 2130, 2140, 3430, 3437, and 3310/3370 or their equivalent for elementary and early childhood candidates and teachers (or classroom teaching experience, or 3160 or its equivalent for secondary candidates or teachers (for classroom teaching experience).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northpark.edu

Phone Number:

(773) 244-6200

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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