9 courses with the subject SPED, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
course introduces characteristics of exceptional children and their education. Includes study of h. historical and legislative background, mental and physical disabilities, and instructional strategies. Emphasis on educational, social, cultural, and psychological needs of exceptional children. Students 341
of Persons with Mild Exceptionalities. The nature and characteristics of persons with mild exceptionalities will be emphasized along with appropriate educational strategies. Exceptionalities such as reading and written expression disabilities, math disabilities, auditory processing, dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger’s Syndrome will be emphasized. Identification of appropriate interventions will be integral to learning about the characteristics and psychology of these and other mild exceptionalities ..........................................
Assessment, curriculum planning, and instructional approaches used to understand and support exceptional persons through the implementation and design of Individual Education Plans (IEP) are emphasized in this course. Inclusion in the least restrictive environment is a point of major emphasis. Learners will use and experience diagnostic tests that guide descriptions of learners, placement, and recommendations for service in the least restrictive special education range of services. Clear statements of appropriate learning goals and objectives as well as meeting legal requirements will be included in development of an IEP .....................................
High Incidence Exceptionalities. Implementing best practices for persons with exceptionalities, including intervention and accommodation, are the focus of this course. Appropriate psychological and educational considerations for intervention in high incidence exceptionalities will be identified with emphasis on monitoring and adjusting for appropriateness and effectiveness. Students will learn strategies and technological supports for modifying instruction and collaborating with regular classroom teachers to facilitate the success of these persons within the general ............... ................ .......... 3 s.h education classroom. Response to intervention 4 s.h. strategies will be incorporated ...................................
Learners with Moderate and Severe Exceptionalities. This course will emphasize the nature and unique characteristics of persons with low incidence exceptionalities along with educational strategies appropriate for intervention. Learners will develop an understanding of the learning and behavioral characteristics of persons with severe and multiple exceptionalities including intellectual disabilities, autism, health impairments and sensory loss. Adaptations and teaching strategies for meeting the .. 3 s.h. needs of persons so identified will be highlighted ..3 s.h.
Characteristics of social-emotional deficits and analysis of causal effects of behavioral disorders is incorporated into application of strategies and interventions designed for general and special education classrooms. This course emphasizes design and application of strategies based upon development and analysis of behavior support plans, functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans. The learner will study the design and implementation of appropriate learning modifications based on this information and the subsequent evaluation and modification of the interventions. Learners will . examine practices such as direct instruction, positive behavioral supports, and assistive technology as they contribute to the least restrictive environment. Impact on family and community will be incorporated and communicating appropriately with parents and students will be emphasized.......................................
Independent Learning and Life. This course provides the learner with a framework for professional special educators to intervene and consult with general education personnel and other professionals in addressing the needs of persons with exceptionalities. Students will examine the roles of other specialized 342
Education and Special Education Placements. This course includes discussions of issues related to student teaching and induction into the profession. One half of the placement will be in a general education elementary setting, the other half will be in a special education setting. Students are required to present their final electronic portfolios and to pass state- mandated PRAXIS II tests to successfully complete this course.................................................... professional level Teacher Education courses, overall GPA of 3.0, and successful completion of all licensure assessments required by the Tennessee
licensed teachers seeking an endorsement in Special Education: Interventionist K-8, candidates will complete 30 hours between an elementary and middle school placement with documented planning, teaching, and assessing students with exceptionalities ........... 2 Praxis 5543: Special Education: Core Knowledge and Mild to Moderate Applications and Praxis 5205: Teaching Reading: Elementary
Source: King University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
