Emphasis is placed on practical application of content area instructional literacy strategies to individual content areas. Consideration of students with special needs is included. Current trends and issues are discussed. Designed for the regular education student with little or no background in special education, this course will provide knowledge about assessment, referral process, and IEP planning. Students will look at educational needs of the learning disabled student and other at-risk groups in mainstreamed or integrated programs.
Adolescence is a crucial transition period from childhood to adulthood.
This course will examine adolescent development and issues within the context of the physical, cognitive, affective, and social domains. Focus will be on the adolescent s self development with particular reference to relationships in the family, school, peer group, and community. Also, the roles of the adolescent in contemporary society will be surveyed in reference to historical and cross-cultural perspectives. Only students seeking certification for middle school and secondary education may apply towards Area 1.2. Non-majors may register with instructor s permission.