EDUC 2010 - Intro to Exceptional Learners

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Education

Description:

Required prerequisite course for Elementary Education, Special Education, and the Secondary Education Programs. This course provides an overview of the characteristics and learning needs of exceptional students and examines the teacher's role in integrating these students into the K-12 classroom. Students will learn the basic laws and policies of Special Education such as ADA, IDEA and Section 504 of Vocational Rehabilitation Act; the key characteristics of inclusion, collaboration, and co-teaching; common learning and behavioral characteristics of exceptional students, and the principles of effective instruction in a tiered system of support. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the IDEA definition of and the learning and behavioral characteristics of students with different exceptionalities. 2. Identify strategies for effectively collaborating with families of students with disabilities. 3. Explain the philosophical and historical perspectives that have formed the basis for public policy regarding exceptionality as well as current legislation (ADA, IDEA and Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act) that shape service delivery. 4. Explain effective practices for inclusive, collaborative, and co-teaching situations that best contribute to a positive learning environment. 5. Summarize how systems of support such as multi-tiered (MTSS) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can be implemented to meet the needs of diverse learners in the general education classroom. 6. Plan the implementation of educational interventions with accommodations, modifications, services, and supports established by the learning needs, an IEP, or a 504 plan for students with disabilities in the general education classroom. FA, SP, SU

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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