This course is designed to provide for the study, interpretation, and use of a variety of commercial assessment tools used in the field of special education. Students will collect and analyze data obtained in an inclusive classroom or special education setting. The data will be used to construct developmentally appropriate classroom activities. A field component is required. Emphasis is placed on how to assess within the classroom and how to apply assessment information to classroom instruction.
Students learn how to assist their pupils as they construct an understanding of mathematics.
Focus will be given to teaching math skills within the context of problem solving, communication, connections and reasoning using many tools including manipulatives, technology, children's literature, and journaling. Hands-on experience in earth, physical, and life sciences, emphasizing the integration of science in the total curriculum. Students learn how to modify school curriculum to accommodate for differences in their students' learning styles. Theoretical bases for curriculum adaptation as well as practical application will be discussed. A field component is required.