Aspects of motivation and discipline also included. Traditional and innovative approaches explored.
Students participate in planned learning interactions.
LAP402 Experimental Psychology Introduction to the design, conduct, and analysis of psychological research. A Life-Span Perspective Course examines the impact of handicapping conditions on the cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development of human beings from birth through old age from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Investigates current research findings and changing social attitudes toward the exceptional person in the family, school, community, and work place. 3 semester hours LAP411 Psychology of Exceptional Children and Adolescents Survey of children and adolescents who are mentally retarded, gifted, physically handicapped, visually or hearing impaired, or who have speech and language disorders, learning disabilities, or behavioral or emotional disorders. Course includes characteristics, assessment and intervention strategies and methods for working with children with special learning needs.