EDU 5273 Characteristics of Students with Severe Disabilities: Birth-2; 1-6 and 7-12
(formerly EDU 568)
This course will examine the physical/medical, psychological, social-emotional, academic and management needs of students with physical and/or multiple disabilities in both elementary and secondary programs. Teachers and teacher candidates will research and identify elements of UDL to meet the specific physical and medical needs of students with physical, medical and/or multiple disabilities. The course will focus attention on the importance of effective teaming and team planning for academic, behavioral and therapeutic support as it relates to the classroom. Teachers and teacher candidates will explore curriculum options and avenues of performance improvement which will include but not be limited to: (1) task and situation analysis, (2) essential skill domains for self-reliance, (3) the importance of developing student-centered IEPs, (4) relevant instructional segments and individual lesson objectives based on IEP goals and 5) the critical role that self-determination plays in transition planning. This course will also support teacher preparation for the EdTPA Special Education Assessment by addressing several elements of the three required tasks: (1) Planning for Instruction, (2) Instructing and Engaging the Focus Learners and (3) Assessing Learning.
Distribution
Education