Assessment methods studied in the course are particularly applicable for students classified as mildly handicapped and often identified as learning disabled, emotionally disturbed or mildly cognitively disabled. This course studies the development and implementation of effective instructional practices for teaching students who have difficulty learning, collaborative practices for teaching academic skills to students who are identified as learning disabled. SPE 481 Cr. Emotional Disturbance Student teaching in emotional disturbance is a half-day, full semester experience. Students are placed in state approved special education-emotional disturbance programs to demonstrate ability to meet a series of stated competencies.
Students work under the immediate supervision of a university supervisor.
Learning Disabilities Student teaching in learning disabilities is a half-day, full semester experience. Students are placed in state approved special education-learning disabilities programs to demonstrate ability to meet a series of stated competencies. Students work under the immediate supervision of a university supervisor. This course is composed of four independent teaching modules to teach knowledge, skills, and attitudes useful for teaching exceptional children and youth in the regular education setting. 1-3 Individual Study Reading and research in an area of student interest under the direction of an education instructor.