Curriculum and Methods in Inclusive Settings

Catalog description

This introductory course provides students with a wide variety of learning theories and instructional strategies to understand and meet the needs of all students in inclusive classrooms. Students will demonstrate understanding of learning theories and methodologies including understanding by design (UbD), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Response to Intervention (RTI) by planning units and lessons. Students will learn to differentiate instruction to enable all students to be successful learners. Students will apply understanding of assessment theories to design formative and summative assessments. Students will plan and practice developmentally appropriate lesson and demonstrate requisite dispositions and reflective practice. Fieldwork is required.