Teaching Special Needs (EDUC 415)

• College: College of Education-Human Ser
• Department: School of Education Dept
• Credit Hours: 3
• This course has a lecture with 3 hours.

This course will introduce pre-service teachers to strategies to accommodate the needs of exceptional and diverse learners in K-12 classrooms. Also included will be a brief historical perspective of the field of special education, particularly as it relates to K-12 education, including legislation and litigation, causes of disabilities, academic and social characteristics, basic assessment and intervention procedures, special education services/programming, the role of the family and community, and accommodating gifted and talented students. Prerequisites: Department Permission. Typically offered Fall and Spring.