SPED 180 - Special Education and Inclusive Practices

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Description:

This introductory course will provide the student with an overview of the field of special education with emphasis on the evolution of special education and the legal basis for the current types of programs and services delivered to students with disabilities. Students will learn about the various categories of disabilities and the impact of these on the educational programs of special needs students. Students will examine instructional and behavioral strategies that promote positive learning experiences for students with disabilities. Observations of students with disabilities in a variety of educational settings and service delivery models will be required. Interaction will take place with special education professionals who are currently working with and delivering services to students with disabilities in various school settings. Prerequisite: Current clearances as required by PDE Course Description By the completion of this course, students will: Course Objectives (1) Explain key terms and concepts that describe special education (2) Trace historical events that have shaped special education services (3) Outline laws that govern special education (4) Describe categories of disability addressed in federal law (5) Explain roles and responsibilities of educational personnel (6) Describe process that student may become eligible to receive special education services (7) Name the components of the IEP (8) Describe types of services a student may receive and where they may receive them (9) Discuss how parents participate in special education (10) Outline the role of general education teachers with special education students (11) Explain the term, collaboration (12) Discuss how general education contribute to the assessment process of students with special needs (13) Describe the uses of high-stakes testing (14) Describe how alternate assessments may be used (15) Define curriculum based assessment (16) Explain the meaning of reasonable accommodations for students with special needs (17) Describe the steps of the INCLUDE model (18) Identify and describe key elements of a classroom environment (19) Describe the major components of classroom organization (20) Explain various ways to group students (21) Explain how the use of effective materials and methods can benefit students with special needs (22) Describe low incidence disability, multiple disability, high incidence disability, and specific disabilities that fall within those categories and how to include students with these disabilities (23) Describe a variety of instructional adaptations (24) Describe strategies to involve parents in their children's education (25) Describe ways teachers can encourage self-awareness and self advocacy for students with disabilities (26) List and describe strategies in the areas of reading, writing, reading comprehension, listening, note taking, math problem solving, time management (27) Identify and describe adaptations that can be made before, during and after testing (28) Describe ways to adapt report card grades for students with special needs (29) Explain how performance based assessment and portfolios can be used for students with special needs (30) Outline strategies for promoting positive behavior (31) Describe purpose of functional behavior assessment (32) Describe ways to promote social relationships for students with disabilities (33) Analyze thoughts and ideas on personal responsibilities, attitudes toward students with disabilities

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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