SPE320 Methods for Social Emotional Support

The course focuses on social emotional development and learning from the vantage points of social systems, cultural, and psychological theory, which are used to understand diversity and dynamics of classrooms, schools and communities. The course includes research and methods regarding the social emotional development and learning of children, adolescents, and young adults. The course incorporates: comprehensive classroom management, heterogeneous grouping, cooperative and collaborative learning, the Illinois Social Emotional Learning Standards, creating functional behavior assessment and interventions, and team development. Within this context, the exercise of ethical and reflexive teacher leadership and the development of respectful and caring relationships are examined. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NCE and the Special Education Undergrad Program, SPE300 or equivalent, SPE305, SPE310. Co-requisite(s): None. 4 quarter hours