EDU-202 - Learning Disabilities & Instructional Strategies

3 credits

This course introduces pre-service teachers to a comprehensive overview of learning disorders, including Autism, developmental delays, cognitive disabilities, attention deficits, and behavior challenges. It prepares teacher candidates to work in an inclusive classroom setting. The following federal laws will be explored: IDEA, No Child Left Behind (NCLB), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, along with required applications to the classroom. Participants will develop an understanding of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), and prepare strategies to apply accommodations and modifications in classrooms to ensure that all students receive a fair, appropriate public education. Each course participant will organize and complete a case study based on one selected student.