SE 485 - Curriculum and Instruction for Special Education

(3.00 cr.)

Designed to give teacher candidates a thorough understanding of specially designed instruction and is focused on IEP development and instructional methods for teaching exceptional learners. Candidates are prepared to meet the instructional needs of exceptional students in a variety of settings. They learn how to use data to make instructional decisions and monitor student growth; gain an understanding of effective approaches to learning and teaching; prepare instruction, modify curriculum and materials, and review behavior management strategies to meet the unique needs of individual learners. Candidates utilize a case study to develop a practice IEP which includes a Present Levels of Academic and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) page, goals, objectives, and accommodations utilizing assessment information and input from parents and other professionals.

Prerequisite: SE 296 .
Sessions Typically Offered: Fall
Years Typically Offered: Annually