Education of Persons with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Learning Disabilities or Brain Injury

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Class Hours: 3 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: SPED 111 and sophomore standing Corequisite: None Restriction: NA Dual Listed: SPED 569 Description: Focuses on major theoretical postions regarding etiology of emotional/ behavioral disorders, learning disabilities, and brain injury; definition and identification of the populations; and educational approaches. Reviews research in the field, including current issues, trends, educational practices, and services. Uses a variety of instructional approaches (e.g. cooperative learning, simulations, role-playing) to facilitate acquisition of new knowledge and skills.