Students will demonstrate fluent understanding of the regulations and laws related to the field of special education, the historical development of the field of special education ,particularly related to learning disabilities, and, most importnatly, the characteristics and needs of students with learning disabilities in oral and written exams. Teachers know how children grow. Teachers understand that children learn differently. In field experience, students will gain experience in planning and implementing lessons for students with learning disabilities 4. Teachers know how to teach and understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage students' development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
Teachers know how to manage a classroom.
In field experience, students will practice their ability to lead individual or small group instruction of students with and without learning disabilities. In oral exam, students will discuss their self-analysis of their management skills and identify areas to improve and develop. Teachers communicate well. Students will participate in written and oral exams in which they will demonstrate factual knowledge as well as justify and explaining their decision making and reasoning in hypothetical and real-life teaching situations. Students will make presentations to their peers and will collaborate with peers and cooperating teachers in planning and analyzing their plans and teaching experiences.