Special Education Foundations

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce liaisons to history perspectives, terminology, practices, concepts and legalities involved in being a cultural liaison during the special education process. Overviews on special education processes, assessment, criteria and barriers will be discussed. EDU/AMIN 2300* 1 credit Culturally Responsive Education Students in this course will use the “Cultural Standards for Educators” assessment, as a tool to assist in the process of self- reflection as a way of understanding a culturally responsive classroom. Anishinaabe practices will be introduced throughout the course. Students will become familiar with the different resources available within the community to enhance the project. EDU/AMIN 2301* 2 credits Culturally Responsive Leadership Students in this course will develop a culturally responsive classroom unit/project for a K-6 classroom. Participation in “cultural standards for educators” assessment will determine the student’s direction for their own project in a culturally responsive leadership role. Anishinaabe practices will be introduced throughout the unit. Students will become familiar with the different needs in the community and will address this need with a project of their choice that will be useful for classroom purposes. Multiple perspectives, cultural norms and the development of learning communities as an educator will be presented throughout the curriculum. Leadership skills of communication, positivity, and engagement of the community will be practiced. Students will identify and utilize appropriate sources of Ojibwe- Anishinaabe cultural, historical, social, and political knowledge to apply to this classroom project. EDU/CDEV 2640* 3 credits Curriculum Development This course provides an advanced level exploration of curriculum planning and management skills for the Pre-K to 3rd grade level. Students will integrate their knowledge of developmental needs, developmentally appropriate environments, practices, curricula and teaching methods to organize, implement, and evaluate quality, comprehensive curricula. Curricula models from both within and outside the United States will be explored.