6 courses with the subject SED, 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.
SED 433Reading and Language Acquisition3
This course is designed to develop skills that impart a thorough understanding of the complex nature of language acquisition and reading for all learners. Students will become aware of the developmental processes of language and study the sequential phases of language development. This course will assist these students in understanding the use of reading and writing as a vehicle for learning. Skills designed to impart an understanding of comprehension; including a repertoire of questioning strategies, summarizing and retelling skills, and strategies in literal, interpretive, critical, and evaluative comprehension will be studied. The course will involve the students at several levels. A balance of realistic and practical issues in methodology, theory, research and historical perspective will be included. A Field Experience required for this course. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
SED 437Instructional Strategies in Mathematics3
This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills related to the application of service delivery, curriculum and instruction of students with disabilities in the general mathematics curriculum K-12. Students develop and use curriculum-based and standardized mathematics assessments to conduct ongoing evaluations to determine student needs as they relate to the general mathematics curriculum. Students model and directly teach a variety of mathematics instructional strategies to address calculations, reasoning and problem-solving skills. Instructional practices and interventions are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning and state assessments. Students demonstrate best practices in collaborative practice and in the use of assistive and instructional technologies to promote learning and independence for students with disabilities. A Field Experience is required for this course. Credit(s): 3
SED 465Foundations/Legal/Medical Aspects of Special Education3
This course serves as an introductory course for students seeking an add-on endorsement in special education K-6. It is designed to increase knowledge and develop skills involving the foundations, legal, and medical aspects of special education. The course reviews the history of special education and the current processes for providing services from early childhood through transition to adulthood. Students learn the legal and medical aspects related to education including etiology, treatment, and educational approaches with an emphasis on teaching students included in each of the 14 IDEA categories of characteristic exceptionalities. Credit(s): 3
This course provides an overview and examines the foundational factors of instruction, assessment and evaluation related to best special education practices for applying and synthesizing these factors related to the realm of a special education program. This course also focuses on various aspects of human behavior and is designed to prepare both current and future general and special education teachers with knowledge and skills to effectively manage and promote pro-social skills of students who present challenging behaviors - both those with and without disabilities. Specific focus is aimed at an understanding and application of classroom and behavior management techniques along with individual intervention strategies. A Field Experience is required for this course. Credit(s): 3
SED 473Curriculum, Instruction and Service Delivery3
This course is designed to provide participants with skills in planning, developing and implementing programs for diverse learners. The course addresses classroom organization, development, and implementation of individual educational programs [IEPs] group instruction, curriculum strategies and adaptations for teaching content area materials to students with diverse backgrounds and abilities. A Field Experience is required for this course. Credit(s): 3
EDU 310 SED 465 and completed Teacher Education Candidacy Screening
SED 475Transitions for Students with Disabilities3
This course examines trends, and procedures used to prepare students for successful transitions throughout the educational experience. This includes postsecondary education/training, career development, life skills, community experiences and resources, self-advocacy skills, guardianship and a variety of legal considerations. A Field Experience is required for this course. Credit(s): 3
