The Exceptional Child

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Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours An introduction to the area of working with Exceptional Children in the P-12 learning environment and is required of all teacher education majors. The content includes the history of Special Education, legal issues, characteristics of the exceptional student, understanding the impact of an exceptional child on a family dynamic, working with families as educational partners, engaging families in the special education process, methods and techniques for instruction, resources in the community, and an exploration of assistive and adaptive technology. Prerequisite: PSY 0100 , take prior to Junior Block