EDSP 676 - Teaching Exceptional Learners in Secondary General Curriculum

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing, EDSP 651 , EDSP 672
Addresses current issues and needs in instructional programming for students with disabilities at the secondary level, including IEP development for students preparing to transition, and research-based teaching approaches. Emphasizes teaching methods that are tailored to promote student academic progress and effective preparation for participation in the general curriculum and standardized assessments. The course prepares teachers to teach and remediate academic skills, study skills, learning strategies, and modification of course content to meet individual needs of students who are engaged in the general education curriculum at the secondary level. This course also addresses the development of effective transition planning for students with disabilities, including services that will facilitate the success of the students in post-secondary environments.