SPE506 Frameworks and Perspectives in Special Education

This course provides the foundational frameworks of special education and the resulting implications on policy and practice. Students will understand the characteristics of both high and low incidence disabilities and interpret the discourses of disability to understand their influence on the everyday lives of teachers and students. Major issues of special education theory and practice are addressed, including: history of policies and practices, diagnosis, curriculum, pedagogy, legal/ethical/political issues, and the impact of values and beliefs on special education practice. 15 hours of field work are required as part of this course. Prerequisite(s): None. 3 semester hours