EDSP 409 Strategies for the Secondary Classroom Inclusive Environment

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Prerequisites: Acceptance into Year-Long Residency I.
The course provides secondary education majors an overview of special education and the federal requirements that govern the educational process. The course is designed to prepare teacher candidates to meet the diverse needs of all learners in inclusive education environments. Emphasis is placed on the identification of the individual needs of special education students and the development of effective instructional strategies/teaching techniques to address those needs. Topics will include: collaboration and co-teaching, parent and community involvement, social and multicultural issues, and classroom management techniques. A grade of C or better is required. This course is part of the Year-Long Residency I for secondary education majors.