Enrollment limited to 15. It addresses several questions. Throughout the course, students consider how theories of learning relate to educational practice. Each student spends thirty hours observing and tutoring at a local school. Individual work on individually developed projects.
Students are limited to one independent study per semester.
Written permission of the instructor is required. Basic Concepts in Special Education. An introductory course for students who wish to understand the characteristics of children who require special consideration in order to learn. The course considers the legal requirements for educating students with special needs. It includes fieldwork and extensive writing.