CHARACTERISTIC AND NEEDS OF THE CHILD WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITIES

Catalog description

Introductory course that discusses the theories on the origin of the specific disability, the characteristics present in children, the identification and referral to special education services. EDES 4050: METHODS, TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS USED IN THE EDUCATION OF THE EMOTIONALLY-DISTURBED, three (3) credits, three (3) contact hours per week. The study of the learning problems of the emotionally disturbed child and the analysis of the modern education approach (programs, techniques, materials, diagnosis, corrections) that is used in educating this child. Also studied is the role of the teacher and other professional personnel in identifying, diagnosing, and educating emotionally -disturbed children and those with deviate conduct. EDES 4078: CURRICULUM IN SPECIAL EDUCATION; three (3) credits, three (3) hours per week. This course trains the teacher candidate in the process of teaching children with mild disabilities. The teacher candidate learns how to observe students, how to plan and evaluate long-term and short-term goals.