Introduction to Professions in Specialized Education

Course Description

Study of fundamental concepts on teaching and learning, applicable to educational services to students with disabilities. Particular emphasis is given to teachers' perspectives with required field experience in schools.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

  • Identify roles and responsibilities of the professionals who serve.

  • Reflect on and analyze positive and problematic situations that arise in the field setting

  • Participate in problem-solving about field setting issues with peers and the instructor.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure

Percentage/Points

Attendance

8%

Miscellaneous Assignments and Activities

5%

Reading Quizzes (10 @ 2.5% each)

Discussion Board Activities

25%

25%

Internship Reflections (2 @ 7.5% each)

15%

Fish in a Tree Reflections (4 @ 5.5% each)

22%

Internship Project/Presentation

25%

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

  • Mastropieri, M. A., & Scruggs, T. E. (2018). The inclusive classroom: Strategies for effective differentiated instruction (6th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

  • Hunt, L.M. (2015). Fish in a Tree. New York, NY, Nancy Paulsen Books.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.