SPED 405 Teaching the Exceptional Child

An overview of special education as a field of study and practice in American schools, and its social and historical foundations. Examines the characteristics of handicapping conditions and their impact on the educational setting. Provides an introduction to effective teaching techniques for gifted students and students with mild disabilities. Prerequisite: PSYC 215, admission to the Teacher Certification Program, or permission of instructor.

Credits

3

Distribution

School of Education and Psychology