Administration of formal and informal assessment tools is practiced. Practical hands-on application is experienced as students tutor in our reading clinic. Students examine achievements tests, standardized diagnostic tests, informal assessments, behavioral assessments, and the use of portfolios and rubrics. The theories and techniques associated with various perspectives of human behavior are reviewed in this course. Current issues and real-life classroom situations are discussed, providing practical guidelines for applying behavioral management techniques.
Students develop useful behavior classroom management resources.
In this course, students explore the learning theories and teaching practices associated with the area of learning disabilities for students in grades K-6. Students examine current issues, such as inclusion, identification, and service delivery options, and learn various methods for enhancing academic, social, and behavioral success for students with learning disabilities. Students examine the development and maintenance of educational partnerships in the classroom, school, home, and community. In this course, students explore learning theories and teaching practices associated with the area of learning disabilities for students in grades 7-12. Students examine current issues, such as inclusion, identification, and service delivery options, and learn various methods for enhancing academic, social, and behavioral success for students with learning disabilities.