EDU 387 - My Role in Educating Students with Special Needs

Semester Hours: 3
Participants will receive an overview of the effective communicative and collaborative roles of a multidisciplinary approach to supporting children with exceptionalities in the learning environment, as well as in a diverse society. Various topics will be covered such as social emotional learning, classroom management, inclusion, and collaboration with regular education teachers, related service providers, personnel from community agencies, paraprofessionals, and parents in a culturally responsive way to address the needs of individuals with exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences. Also, to be discussed are common environmental and personal barriers which tend to hinder accessibility and acceptance of students with disabilities. The course will include lectures, assigned readings, written assignments, facilitated large and small group discussions, collaborative teamwork, simulated case studies, role playing, reflective writing, and application to real-world professional experiences.

Pre-requisites: EDU 386 - Introduction to Special Education.

Offered: occasionally.