EDUC 424.3 - Educ Stu W/Disabilities & Exception

3 Credits

0.75 Units

This course addresses the six interrelated elements of the standards-based system adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education: standards, curriculum, instruction, materials and resources for instruction, fair assessments, and appropriate interventions. Within this course, you will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge of how to effectively adapt or universally design curriculum and instruction for students with disabilities and students who are gifted. This will be accomplished by articulating the present level of performance for such students and by applying the instructional and curricular concepts from course readings and in class activities. Determining appropriate interventions and assessments will constitute important foci of this course as well. Students enrolled in MEDU 624 will be expected to enhance their practice knowledge related to effective teaching for students with disabilities by connecting that knowledge to theoretical constructs and research-based interventions. The examination of one’s current practice as a teacher, in light of the material covered in class, will be expected.

Prerequisite: QPA of 2.70; completion of EDUC 100.2, EDUC 160, EDUC 210, and EDUC 244; field clearances and other documents for fieldwork required, and passing score on the Basic Skills tests (PAPA/CORE or exempt status)
Credit Type Code: Letter Grade