EDIS 6425 - Curriculum & Instruction for K-12 Children with Exceptional Needs

Credits: 2

Evidence-based instructional strategies to individualize instruction and assessment for individuals with mild/moderate ELN to promote challenging learning in both the general and special curricula and to appropriately modify learning environments with said modifications and positive behavioral supports. Maximize engagement and social interactions–students with students, adults, texts, technology in an effort to enhance academic and social learning through the application of critical thinking skills and performance-based assessment. Consideration of Developmentally Appropriate Practices and materials and the characteristics of the ELN are reflected in selection of materials and activities to engender self-motivation, self-efficacy, and self-monitoring. Particular attention is given to transition plans and the content needed for high stakes testing and State Academic Content Standards. Prereq: Admission to the M.Ed. program 2 lecture hours