SPE 500 - Nature and Needs of Students with Disabilities

Designed to help teachers recognize and respond to individual student profiles, this course surveys the current knowledge on students with disabilities and the issues that special educators, students, and parents face. Students study the impact of racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and linguistic differences and various types of disabilities on a child’s cognitive, social, and academic development. The course defines the characteristics and needs of students with disabilities and describes the process for developing educational strategies to meet their needs. It draws from research in special education, psychology, and health sciences and emphasizes inclusive practices wherever possible.

Credits: 3