PROF REFL/LEAD/LONG IN SPED

Catalog description

This is a culminating course focusing on previous knowledge gained and its implementation in student teaching. Links will be made between historical perspectives, legislative and litigative history, theory of special education, and the candidate's personal teaching philosophies will be determined. Candidates engage in reflection and self-evaluation of teaching experience, including instructional planning, strategies, assessments, and classroom management. The importance of collaboration with the cooperating teacher and paraprofessional(s) will also be discussed, along with the Professional Ethical Principles and Professional Practice Standards.