EDUC 23900 - Educating Children with Special Needs

Institution:

Ithaca College

Subject:

Education

Description:

Introduces future educators to special populations of children encountered within mainstream classrooms. Students are introduced to the characteristics of various special populations, including orthopedic impairments, mental retardation, autism, hearing and vision impairment, traumatic brain injury, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Educational methodologies that can be applied within the classroom are discussed. Federal mandates, legal issues, and family issues are presented. Collaboration with other school personnel is also addressed. This course should be taken prior to student teaching. Open only to teacher education students in the School of Humanities and Sciences. Prerequisites: Sophomore standing. 2 credits. (F-S,Y)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ithaca.edu

Phone Number:

(607) 274-3011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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