SPE 507 Methods of Social/Emotional Support

This course is designed to explore methods of supporting students' positive social and emotional development, behavior, and learning. Social, psychological, biological, and environmental factors that impact students and teachers are examined. Legal issues, evaluation, and ethical considerations related to students' social and emotional growth and classroom behavior are explored. The importance of viewing behavior as communication and the interaction of various disabilities and behavior are emphasized. Current research, pedagogical approaches, and best practices in creating healthy classrooms and school environments are addressed. The use of technology to provide adaptations, progress monitoring, and/or assistive devices that can be used to encourage student participation are considered. Ten pre-clinical hours are required. Prerequisite(s): MAT candidates: SPE 500, SPE 501, SPE 502 or SPE 526, SPE 526. Non- MAT candidates register for this course through advisor. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours

Credits

3