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  • SPED 2510: Students with Physical and Health Care Needs

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs. Teacher candidates examine various physical and health conditions common in children with special needs. Health care plans are developed along with effective implementation strategies. Collaborative models for working with health care professionals and related service providers will be examined. Field experience is required. Prerequisite: SPED 2150.
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  • SPED 2522: Language Arts:Teaching and Adapting Instruction

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs. This course focuses on research-based approaches to teaching all children including those who are English language learners and those with disabilities. Teacher candidates develop skills in designing lessons to teach English/language arts, to students with diverse learning needs and on the Department of Education curriculum framework. Prerequisite: SPED 2150 or permission of instructor.
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  • SPED 2530: Math/Science/Social Studies for the Inclusive Classroom

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs. This course is designed to address the basic concepts and issues in developing and modifying curriculum in mathematics, science and social studies while analyzing current research-based approaches to instruction. Teacher candidates examine various service delivery models and strategies for meeting the challenges of creating inclusive classrooms that address the educational needs of all students. The curriculum presented is based on the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks in each discipline. Prerequisite: SPED 2150 or permission of instructor.
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  • SPED 3401: Language Development and Speech

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs. The course addresses the normal development of speech and language, and disorders associated with each of these areas of communication. Teacher candidates demonstrate a knowledge of phonological problems and language disorders as they affect academic learning. In the area of language/learning disorders, students demonstrate an understanding of delayed language and language disabilities as they relate to reading, mathematics and written language. Teacher candidates analyze second language acquisition and educational practices related to linguistic minority students. A related field experience is required. Prerequisites: SPED 2150 and SPED 2522.
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  • SPED 3420: with Disabilities Math/Science/Social Studies for Students

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs. This course is designed to demonstrate a hands-on approach to teaching math, science and social studies with a range of modifications for students with disabilities. Participants explore instructional strategies that will enable them to implement the curricula within inclusive settings as well as in substantially separate sites. Candidates also explore how to supplement traditional textbooks with hands-on investigative activities that teach to the learning styles of students. Math, science and social studies topics across the curriculum are stressed. Teacher candidates are introduced to various types of assessment techniques utilized by both classroom and special education teachers. The Department of Education Curriculum Frameworks in the three content areas are discussed and reviewed. Prerequisite: SPED 2150 or permission of instructor.
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  • SPED 3440: Reading/Learning Problems

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs This course is designed to provide multiple perspectives and essential topics for teaching reading in the elementary school and it specifies how to assess students and how to use assessment results to provide effective reading instruction. Teacher candidates develop a knowledge base concerning the skills involved in the total reading process and factors which affect the acquisition of the reading skills and assessment procedures to plan appropriate teaching strategies. Topics covered include the nature of the reading process, the relationship between language, reading and writing, the use of assessment instruments, planning teaching strategies, examining reading resources and writing IEPs. Teacher candidates focus on developing and adapting reading material for children with various reading problems. Prerequisites: SPED 2150, SPED 2522, SPED 3401
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  • SPED 3500: Behavior Management

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs. This course prepares students to carry out a variety of behavior change support strategies in educational settings. Emphasis is on the development of a positive, problem-solving approach supporting the development of constructive learning and social behavior of children. Teacher candidates also develop an awareness of the effect of teacher behavior on the behavior of children. Taken in conjunction with the Integrated Professional Pre-Practicum/Practicum (IPP). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
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  • SPED 3520: Program Development for Students with Severe Disabilities

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3. cr. 3 hrs. This course examines effective instructional strategies for teaching students with severe disabilities and includes an overview of specific diagnoses and their implications for teaching. Particular attention is given to program development and implementation within inclusive settings. It is taken in conjunction with Student Teaching (Practicum).
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  • SPED 3550: Reading in Special Education

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs. This course addresses the serious consequences of reading disabilities and related disorders, as well as the condition of dyslexia and the historical and contemporary theories on what goes wrong in the reading acquisition process in children with dyslexia. Assessment of dyslexia and related disorders will be analyzed. The course also focuses on general principles derived from research on effective techniques for working with children with dyslexia and on the application of those techniques in specific areas of the language arts: phonological awareness, phonics knowledge, automaticity and fluency in word reading, reading comprehension, spelling, handwriting and composition. It addresses the relationship between reading, writing and spelling instruction. It is taken in conjunction with the Integrated Professional Pre-Practicum/ Practicum ( IPP). Prerequisite: SPED 3440
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  • SPED 3575: Strategies for Secondary Students with Disabilities

    3.00 Credits
    Fitchburg State University

    3 cr. 3 hrs. This course will focus on adolescents with disabilities. Teacher candidates examine various instructional strategies to address the learning and behavioral challenges typical of adolescent learners with such conditions as learning disabilities, behavioral disorders and mild retardation. Teacher candidates explore instructional methods relating to reading, written language, mathematics, study skills and social skills for the adolescent with disabilities. Transitions and post secondary programming will address the specific needs of secondary-school students as they leave the high school environment. The course is for Special Education majors only or by permission of the instructor.
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