This course involves the research and writing of a school improvement project. The prospectus for the Ed. S. research project must be approved by the project committee prior to registration in EXC 8990. Implementation and final writing of the project may take more than one academic term to complete. A student will be required to register for EXC 8990 each academic term until the project is completed.
Students analyze theoretical models and psychological bases of instructional techniques.
Research on the psychology of instruction is critically evaluated. This course updates special education school personnel in the developments in the field of learning disabilities, including research on learning disabled students, evaluation of treatment programs, current issues, and analysis of methodological approaches employed in studying learning problems in children. Through in-depth, interdisciplinary study, students learn of the nature and characteristics of the mentally retarded student, with emphasis on current research and issues in the field. Through in-depth, interdisciplinary study, students learn of the nature and characteristics of behavior disorders, with emphasis on current research and issues in the field. This course involves the research and writing of a school improvement project.