SPED 542 Survey of Exceptional Children
Survey of Exceptional Children is an overview of the disabilities as defined by federal law including: definition, characteristics, prevalence, causes, assessment, eligibility, education, recommended practices and parent and family issues and perspectives. This course also addresses historical, legal, and philosophical perspectives on the field of special education, including the implications of the reauthorization of IDEA in 2004. Candidates will examine the legal mandates and court decisions that have impacted the field of special education in the past three decades. Candidates will gain a deep understanding of policies, regulations, and the ethics involved with protecting the rights of children from birth to age 21 years of age with disabilities, as well as develop a personal philosophy of education, which incorporates the various perspectives on the field of special education. Students will identify and discuss family and community relationships in order to develop positive and supportive relationships, and strategies and models for promoting effective consultation and collaboration for program implementation. Giftedness, social, cultural, and linguistic diversity will also be covered. Finally, candidates will understand ethical and legal issues with the use of technology with students with disabilities. PRQ: None Meets: N, O
Field Experience Hours: 4.
Meets: LBSI Endorsement Requirements, Early Childhood Endorsement Requirement.
Cross Listed Courses
SPED 342