EDUC 637 - Advanced Teaching & Learning Strategies in Special Education

(3 units)

Development of education programs and curriculum strategies for students with learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, and/or cognitive disabilities. Attention is given to the modification and adaptation of regular classrooms and curricula, including intervention strategies and career planning. It fulfills part of the Nevada State SPED endorsement requirement, and is aligned with the InTASC Standards. (Formerly SNU: SPED 520)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. comprehend educational research and write summaries of research articles using professional language and APA writing style.
2. use online databases to locate peer-reviewed research articles.
3. recognize the importance of educational research for improving instructional practices.
4. demonstrate an understanding of high and low incidence disabilities while co-teaching, classroom accommodations, etc.
5. identify and describe diversity in the classroom, individual learning styles, and unique patterns of learning and development.
6. demonstrate communication techniques and discuss innovative ways to involve family and community in the educational experience.
7. demonstrate understanding of strategies and interventions to support students with high and low incidence disabilities.
8. develop a differentiated unit plan including specific strategies to implement in a classroom with a variety of skill levels.

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