EXC602A Field Experience: Spc Ed
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Course Description
An eight week special education field experience that orients students to all types of exceptionalities and service delivery options. Emphasizes the role of the special education teacher, the importance of being a culturally responsive educator, and strategies for becoming a reflective practitioner. Grading is S or U only.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the basic skills needed to be a reflective practitioner and its importance in educating students with special needs.
- Describe the basic skills needed to be a culturally responsive teacher.
- Demonstrate the skills needed to observe and interview practicing, fully credentialed, professionals in the field of special education.
- Describe and discuss the education programs and service delivery options available to all special education students.
- Describe the consumer and professional organizations, publications, and journals relevant to the field.
- Describe and discuss the major provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
- Describe and discuss legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of the special education teacher.
- Describe and discuss some basic strategies that special education teachers use to meet the needs of students from various cultures.
- Describe and discuss basic behavior commonalties and differences of students with disabilities.
- Describe the basic current issues and trends in the field of special education.
- Describe what is required in the Level 1 Educational Specialist’s Portfolio.
- Develop a draft of their personal philosophy of education.
