A Interdisciplinary Issues in Education: Readings and Seminars in Special Learners

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This seminar is designed to teach teacher education students about three types of exceptional learners: those with disabilities, those who are gifted and talented, and those at risk of school failure. The majority of class time is devoted to students wit h disabilities. One of the major goals of the course is to leave teacher education students with a positive anticipatory set about mainstreaming, their ability to be a team member, and their skills in teaching exceptional children in regular education. E mphasis is placed on practical materials and methods that can be used to adapt instruction for special education students. Content is also devoted to the role of regular education teachers in referral, assessment, IEP development, instruction and evaluation of students with disabilities.