SPE507 Social/Emotional Development and Teaching and Support

This course is designed to explore social and emotional components of behavior and learning. Historical, political, social, and cultural factors which impact the student and teacher in school and home environments will be examined. Legal issues, evaluation, and ethical considerations in relationship to students' social and emotional growth and classroom behavior will be explored. Multiple theoretical positions and pedagogical approaches to individual and school relationships will be discussed. The importance of viewing behavior as communication will be emphasized. The interaction of various disabilities and behavior will be explored. Cultural and ethical issues relative to the educational process are considered throughout. All students will be required to complete 15 hours of fieldwork as part of this course. Prerequisite(s): SPE500, SPE506, SPE502/526, SPE503 or consent of instructor. 3 semester hours