SPE 401CB Introduction to Special Education and Methods of Teaching Students with Disabilities

This course focuses on characteristics, identification, and initial methods of instruction for cross-categorical P-22 in special education. Emphasis is on historical, philosophical, psychological, legal, and pedagogical implications. Candidates develop and implement inclusive, differentiated curricular design, planning and instructional methods for P-22 students with high- and low-incidence disabilities. Candidates learn how to provide inclusive instructional opportunities and supports adapted to diverse learners, drawing on knowledge of the discipline, students, community, and curriculum goal(s). NOTE: this course is only open to students in the ECE Competency Based program.