Undergraduate Course Catalog
K490: Topical Seminars for Special Education Dual Certification Program
| Credit hours | 3 |
| Program area | Teacher Education: Special Education |
| Catalog description | Seminar 1—Families in School and Society The purpose of this seminar is to learn the perspectives of individuals with disabilities and their families regarding the impact of disabilities in their daily lives. A life-span approach will be used to discuss issues related to birth and early childhood, school-age years, and adulthood. Additional topics include labeling, legal issues, person-centered planning, academic, social/emotional, behavioral, and environmental issues. Seminar 2—Classroom Management and Behavior Support Seminar 3—Collaboration and Consultation The purposes of this seminar are to explore service delivery options currently available in special education and to assist students to build their collaborative skills, including effective communication and consultation skills. Seminar 4—Assistive Technology Applications This seminar assists students to develop an understanding of assistive technology and its role in assisting individuals with disabilities in all areas of life-including education, employment, housing, recreation, and transportation. Seminar 5—Assessment and Instruction This seminar assists students in gaining knowledge of formal and informal assessment techniques, how to link assessment to curriculum and instruction, and how to effectively choose, construct, deliver, and evaluate curriculum and instruction to students with diverse learning needs. Seminar 6—Transition Across the Lifespan This course provides an in-depth discussion of issues and strategies related to transitions from pre-school through elementary, middle, and high school and into adulthood. Relevant laws, planning, processes, strategies for interagency collaboration, and resources will be highlighted. |
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