NWCCD 2016-17 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
NWCCD 2016-17 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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EDEX 2484 - Introduction to Special Education


This course provides an overview of a variety of disabilities, their manifestations, and treatments.  It also discusses the identification of students with disabilities, the best instructional techniques to assist students with specific disabilities, and laws related to testing and placement of students.

Prerequisites:
Completion of EDFD 2020 Foundations of Education and ENGL 1010 English I

Minimum Student Competencies
Upon completion of EDEX 2484 Introduction to Special Education, the student will:

  • identify the federally recognized educational disabilities.
  • apply strategies for educational adaptations.
  • apply the best practices in educational settings.
  • promote substantive interaction with colleagues for problem-solving.
  • gain personal insight into the impact of disabilities.
  • promote tolerance and acceptance of all persons.
  • explain pertinent historical and legal aspects of educational services.
  • describe contemporary educational practices.
  • identify appropriate identification and placement procedures.
  • model effective communication (including writing, speaking, and listening) using a variety of communications tools.
  • use assessment practices in conjunction with students’ experiences, learning behaviors, and parent reports to guide instruction, promote student growth, and for documentation.
  • investigate the historical, social, and political roles of schooling in the United States.


General Education Requirement: None

Credits: 3

Instructional Method Lecture

Contact Hours: 3 hours/week



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