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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The student will study all aspects of exceptional children including reading, arithmetic, auditory, visual, and perceptual motor problems as well as characteristics of children who are gifted. The student will be introduced to assessment using diagnosis tests in order to determine if special services are needed to assist the children in achieving. Principles and best practices in classroom management will also be studied. An experiential approach will be used so that critical thinking skills may aid in decision-making. Offered occasionally.
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Educational procedures and materials for teaching exceptional children who are learning disabled, mentally retarded, emotionally disturbed, physically handicapped, gifted, and socially maladjusted with an emphasis on learning. Techniques discussed include behavior modification, perceptual remediation, cognitive and intellectual development, and the use of various apparatus helpful to exceptional children. An additional two clock hours per week may be required for observation and experience in the schools. Offered occasionally.
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A study of the causes and characteristics of mental retardation. The diagnosis, treatment, curriculum, life care, parental adjustment, and psychological development of the mentally retarded are discussed. Offered occassionally.
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A study of the nature and needs of individuals with severe, profound, and multiple handicaps with emphasis on basis educational approaches and on the roles of federal, state, and local agencies in providing services to this population. Offered ocasionally.
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3.00 Credits
Research related to a specific educational problem under the direct supervision of an instructor. One to six semester hours. Offered each term.
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the grant writing process including how to research grant opportunities and how to determine those most appropriate for their own situations. Students write grant proposals and follow-up reports, tailoring proposals to specific organizations. Offered occasionally.
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A seminar designed to promote in-depth discussion, independent research, and writing in areas not included in the regular course offerings. Topics considered vary from semester to semester. An elective in licensed teacher programs. Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
This course presents strategies for the assessment and evaluation of student and teacher performance, including construction of teacher-made tests and alternate approaches. Candidates also learn how to read and interpret standardized test scores for student diagnosis and individualization of instruction. Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
A study of positive child guidance and effective classroom management strategies. Emphasis is on creating safe, caring classrooms through organizing and managing effectively. Topics include psychosocial, physical, instructional, organizational, procedural, and behavioral dimensions of classroom management. Offered occasionally.
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3.00 Credits
This course facilitates an understanding of the mentoring process. Areas of study include classroom and school environments that effectively nurture mentors and protegees; the recruitment, selection, and training of mentors; matching mentors and protegees; and evaluating the results of mentoring. Offered occasionally.
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