A broad range of issues affecting the lives of disabled persons are studied. Financial, medical, legal, social, and ethical concerns are evaluated. Students also propose solutions to current problems and analyze the proposals. The course operates as a seminar, with students involved in self and peer evaluation and responsible for delivering portions of the course content. Materials, methods, and procedures appropriate to reading and writing diagnosis are the focus of the course.
Emphasis is placed on authentic assessment strategies.
Fifteen tutorial hours required in addition to class meetings. Diagnosis and Remediation of Mathematics Difficulties 3 Cr. The course is designed to prepare teachers to diagnose, prescribe, and use a variety of methods and materials to aid students with learning difficulties in mathematics. Teaching Struggling Readers 3 Cr. Activities are geared to assist classroom teachers, reading specialists, and special educators.