For lower division students considering a career in one of the many areas of special education, speech-language pathology, and audiology. Orientation to these fields through guest lectures, class discussions, and classroom clinic visitations. Student teaching in public school classroom according to major area of interest. An introduction to characteristics and needs of exceptional learners with emphasis on methods for meeting these needs within the regular classroom. Characteristics, identification, and educational needs of exceptional learners.
Attention is given to the various types of programs serving exceptional learners.
Designed for all professional personnel who work with exceptional learners. Introduction to issues related to the provision of services to culturally and linguistically diverse students with exceptionalities. Same as BIL 355. Curriculum theory and development for special education programs. Various teaching methods utilized with exceptional learners.