SPE 357 - Characteristics of Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities and Strategies to Teach Individuals with EBD

Institution:

Grand Canyon University

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The focus of this course is to provide the special education teacher candidate with knowledge of EBD, including the history with attention to law and litigation, definition, etiology, types, and characteristics of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Teacher candidates investigate theories and models of emotional and behavioral disorders and related treatments. Assessment techniques and the factors involved in a diagnosis of behavior and emotional disorders are also addressed. Effective and specific individual and group behavior management models, programs, strategies, and interventions for elementary and secondary students with EBD in special and regular education classes are investigated, planned, implemented, and evaluated based on appropriate assessment. Particular attention is given to the structure and details of the behavior management plan necessary to meet the individual needs of students with EBD. This course teaches characteristics and uses of diagnostic instruments that can be used to identify, evaluate, and assess learning needs of students with emotional/behavioral disabilities. Practicum/field experience hours: 20. Prerequisites: Fingerprint Clearance, SPE 226, and SPE 330.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gcu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 800-9776

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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