This course provides a foundation of the basic concepts and content related to the assessment of exceptional individuals. The course follows a lifespan orientation, looking at assessment needs from infancy to adulthood. Course content serves as a precursor to material covered in more advanced assessment courses associated with various specialty areas. Instructional Modifications SED 393 Instructional Adaptations. This course emphasizes the components of designing, implementing, and assessing an instructional program for individuals with disabilities at the elementary and secondary level.
Emphasis is placed on instructional adaptations and research-based methodologies.
Learning Theories SED 388 Learning Theory. This course examines major theories of learning translating theoretical constructs into instructional practice with various population combinations of children with multiple disabilities. Students are asked to analyze practices in relation to learner characteristics. SED 383 Introduction to Learning Disabilities. This course is intended to acquaint students with the general area of learning disabilities.