EDSP 434/534 - Introduction And Methods of Teaching And Inclusion For Students With Crosscategorical Disabilities And Field Experience

Institution:

Lindenwood University

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Description:

This course is a detailed study of the characteristics of children and adolescents with crosscategorical disabilities and the issues impacting them intellectually, socially, academically, emotionally, and physically. This course will emphasize effective instructional and classroom management strategies with regard to students with cross-categorical disabilities. Students will become competent in applying assessment strategies for the improvement of student learning. A study of state mandated assessment is included. Other topics include: theories and approaches to learning and applied behavior analysis, oral language content and instructional strategies, reading strategies, written expression strategies, teaching in the content area and study skills, math strategies, classroom management and social skills development, educational technology for learning disabled and behavior disordered students, collaboration techniques for team teaching, working with IEP teams, and agencies, and communicating with parents. Students are required to participate in a 15-clock hour field experience in an appropriate setting working with students with cross-categorical disabilities outside of class time. Students taking this course for graduate credit must complete all graduate course requirements. Four Hours, Spring

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lindenwood.edu

Phone Number:

(636) 949-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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