The Child with Special Needs: An Interdisciplinary Perspective   [Archived Catalog]
2011-2012 PO Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

SPED 330 - The Child with Special Needs: An Interdisciplinary Perspective


3 credits
Designed to explore the context of culture and anti-bias issues related to educating children and adolescents with special needs in both inclusive and more restrictive settings. The following areas will be addressed: 1. Knowledge of, and sensitivity toward, people with disabilities 2. Knowledge of federal/state mandates for educating students with disabilities; 3. Identification and screening of a child with special needs; 4. Involvement of parents in the process of meeting student needs; 5. Collaboration with other professionals to identify appropriate interventions; 6. Application of methods used to modify the curriculum and accommodate various learning styles; and 7. Accessing educational and community resources such as assistive technology, career and vocational education.