ELED 320 - Teaching Diverse Learners

4 Hour(s) Credit
Introduces core concepts and contemporary perspectives in the field of special education. Explores important topics that include the history of special education, current legislation, personnel and procedures, collaboration with parents/guardians and service providers, and needs of diverse learners, including English Language Learners and those who are gifted and talented. Identifies, applies and critiques effective research-based instructional approaches to teaching learners who have different needs. Incorporates realities of inclusive practices and provides opportunities for candidates to triangulate and reflectively apply course content through clinical experiences. Emphasizes the development of a professional disposition that values human differences. Includes clinical experiences.
Three hours per week with enhancement
Major Prerequisites Early Childhood: ECED 352, ELED 202 or ELED 305, ELED 301, ELED 317
Dual Certification: ECED 356, ECED 366, ELED 302, ELED 317
Elementary Education: ELED 202 or ELED 305, and ELED 301, ELED 302, ELED 317