Course Catalog

EDU203E Introduction to Special Education (3 credits) 9729

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to special education and is designed to ensure that students explore alternative ways of viewing, understanding, and teaching the exceptional child. Students will be introduced to various topics that will focus on legislation, regulations, inclusion, least restrictive environment, eligibility for special education services, and evaluation.

LEARNING RESULTS
The student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of:
1. the relationship of special education to regular education
2. eligibility requirements for placement in a special education program
3. federal and state legislation and the effect it has had on public education
4. inclusion of special education students into the regular classroom
5. ethical conduct and responsibility for the welfare of special education students
6. instructional arrangements and techniques for exceptional children
7. parents' rights and responsibilities
8. various terms and definitions as they apply to special education

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Hallahan, D. P. (2002). Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education with Casebook, 11th ed. Allyn & Bacon. ISBN: 0205444210

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
Christian principles will be integrated through assigned learning experiences and dialogue with the student. Learning experiences designed to enhance or develop the attitude that all children can learn regardless of their disability will be based on Christian principles. Students must exhibit an attitude that emphasizes treating others as they would want to be treated, loving others as themselves, and having respect for others regardless of their disability. These attributes are necessary in the field of special education.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:
1. Submit specific assignments after reading required text
2. Submit reports as assigned
3. Submit observation documentation as assigned
4. Complete exams as assigned
There are 14 lessons and 3 examinations for this course.

LEARNING EVALUATION
Assignment # 1-Exceptional & Special Education
Assignment # 2-Current Trends & Issues
Assignment # 3-Multicultural & Bilingual Aspects of Special Education
Assignment # 4-Learners with Mental Retardation
Assignment # 5-Leaners with Learning Disabilities
Assignment # 6-Learners with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Assignment # 7-Learners with Emotional or Behavior Disorders
Assignment # 8-Learners with Communication Disorders
Assignment # 9-Leaners who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Assignment # 10-Learners with Blindness or Low Vision
Assignment # 11-Learners with Low Incidence, Multiple and Severe Disabilities
Assignment # 12-Learners with Physical Disabilities
Assignment # 13-Parents and Families
Assignment # 14-Review/Course Evaluation