38-3052 Methods and Materials for Teaching Students with Disabilities

This course examines the concepts of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Response to Intervention (RtI), Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies (PBIS), as well as other forms of differentiation and their applications for students with disabilities in the regular classroom. The purpose of this course is to identify appropriate methods and materials for use in teaching students with disabilities. General theories of learning will be reviewed. Best practice teaching methods, materials and intervention strategies will be the focus. Textual materials and audio-visual technology will be examined. Candidates will use State learning standards to develop and modify lesson plans and curriculum in content areas. Organization of elementary, secondary and community programs for students with disabilities will be discussed.

3 Credits