Special Education Instruction, Behavior

Catalog description

This course provides an overview and examines the foundational factors of instruction, assessment and evaluation related to best special education practices for applying and synthesizing these factors related to the realm of a special education program. This course also focuses on various aspects of human behavior and is designed to prepare both current and future general and special education teachers with knowledge and skills to effectively manage and promote pro-social skills of students who present challenging behaviors - both those with and without disabilities. Specific focus is aimed at an understanding and application of classroom and behavior management techniques along with individual intervention strategies. A Field Experience is required for this course.