EDUC 297 Field Experience: Introduction To Special Education

This is a field-based course that provides the opportunity to explore the theories learned regarding the various types of exceptional children (EDUC 200). Students will analyze the various exceptionalities in the assigned classroom and the influence of these on learning.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

This course is only available to those students who have successfully completed the equivalent of Introduction to Special Education at another higher education institution but who have not completed 15 hours of field experience as part of that course (EDUC 200). Additionally, permission of Director of Teacher Education is required in order to enroll in the course

Hours Weekly

1 hour weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Compare the history of special education to current practice.
2. 2. Describe current trends in special education.
3. 3. Distinguish among major disabilities using criteria of diagnostic characteristics,
   causes and incidence.
4. 4. Examine selected educational interventions used in special education.
5. 5. Analyze attitudes toward individuals with disabilities in school and community
   settings.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Compare the history of special education to current practice.
2. 2. Describe current trends in special education.
3. 3. Distinguish among major disabilities using criteria of diagnostic characteristics,
   causes and incidence.
4. 4. Examine selected educational interventions used in special education.
5. 5. Analyze attitudes toward individuals with disabilities in school and community
   settings.