Students will develop fluency in describing the characteristics of students with learning disabilities, the state and federal laws and regulations for providing services to students with learning disabilities. 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.