SED 170 Diverse Students in Incl Schoo
Survey of Special Education(3). This course focuses on the understanding of disabilities as part of diversity in the context of schooling. The IDEA- defined categories of disabling conditions will be discussed and understood in the context of diversity that may include race, gender, SES, culture, linguistics, learning styles and philosophies. Important aspects of special education such as assessment and instructional procedures, referral procedures, application of legislation and litigation, characteristics and needs of children with disabilities of varying types and degrees, family-focused involvement, allocation of human and nonhuman resources and services, practices of collaboration and integration, and professional conducts and ethics will be discussed in the larger context of schooling with nondisabled counterparts. The knowledge and experience gained from this course will enable students to make informed decisions on disability-related issues. Visitations and observations are required.