Description
This course provides an overview of historical perspectives, public laws, and current practices in special education. Definitions, characteristics, prevalence, assessment, and placement issues for specific disabilities and giftedness are emphasized in the course. The course also emphasizes improving the learning and behavior of students with special needs. Multicultural, age, and familial considerations for students with disabilities are also emphasized. This course also places emphasis on strategies for developing an awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity, and on how to effectively engage and communicate with students from diverse backgrounds will give students an opportunity to study legal and practical issues related to working with diverse learners. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for developing an awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity, and on how to effectively engage and communicate with students from diverse backgrounds.
Prerequisties: Admissions to