EDTP3301

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) and how to apply UDL guidelines to incorporate the flexibility necessary to maximize learning opportunities for all students.

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of universal design for learning (UDL) and how to apply UDL guidelines to incorporate the flexibility necessary to maximize learning opportunities for all students.

Apply knowledge of effective methods for fostering students’ active participation and individual academic success in one-to-one, small-group, and large-group settings and for facilitating students’ inclusion in various settings (e.g., academic, social)

Apply knowledge of effective methods for fostering students’ active participation and individual academic success in one-to-one, small-group, and large-group settings and for facilitating students’ inclusion in various settings (e.g., academic, social)

Apply knowledge of activities and instruction that build on students’ individual interests, primary language, experiences, and prior knowledge. Respond to students’ strengths and needs. Promote the development of prerequisite skills and positive dispositions toward learning in the content areas.

Apply knowledge of activities and instruction that build on students’ individual interests, primary language, experiences, and prior knowledge. Respond to students’ strengths and needs. Promote the development of prerequisite skills and positive dispositions toward learning in the content areas.

Demonstrate knowledge of how and when to adjust and scaffold instruction, instructional activities, and assessment in response to various types of feedback from young children.

Demonstrate knowledge of how and when to adjust and scaffold instruction, instructional activities, and assessment in response to various types of feedback from young children.

Demonstrate knowledge of how to identify, select, and implement appropriate and effective accommodations for students with 504 plans or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including collaborating with other professionals to meet the needs of all students.

Demonstrate knowledge of how to identify, select, and implement appropriate and effective accommodations for students with 504 plans or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), including collaborating with other professionals to meet the needs of all students.

Demonstrate knowledge of various categories of disabilities as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including Child Find obligations and educational implications specific to young children with unique learning differences (e.g., developmental delays, autism, spectrum disorder, dyslexia, intellectual disabilities).

Demonstrate knowledge of various categories of disabilities as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), including Child Find obligations and educational implications specific to young children with unique learning differences (e.g., developmental delays, autism, spectrum disorder, dyslexia, intellectual disabilities).

Develop strategies for working with regular classrooms, teachers, support services personnel, paraprofessionals, and other individuals involved in the educational program.

Develop strategies for working with regular classrooms, teachers, support services personnel, paraprofessionals, and other individuals involved in the educational program.

Develop knowledge of the collaborative and consultative roles of special education teachers in the integration of individuals with disabilities into the general curriculum and classroom.

Develop knowledge of the collaborative and consultative roles of special education teachers in the integration of individuals with disabilities into the general curriculum and classroom.

Understand the movement toward inclusive education and its relationship to good teaching.

Understand the movement toward inclusive education and its relationship to good teaching.

Examine inclusive education as a process that engages issues of differences across ability, class, race, culture, age, and socioeconomic status.

Examine inclusive education as a process that engages issues of differences across ability, class, race, culture, age, and socioeconomic status.

Understand the characteristics and needs of exceptional children.

Understand the characteristics and needs of exceptional children.

Understand the nature of the various exceptionalities, including diverse groups, gifted and talented, and implications for teaching.

Understand the nature of the various exceptionalities, including diverse groups, gifted and talented, and implications for teaching.

Understand how to participate in effective planning for the participation of students with disabilities in regular classes.

Understand how to participate in effective planning for the participation of students with disabilities in regular classes.

Understand scientifically based instructional techniques and strategies, which will increase the competence and effectiveness of regular education teachers as they include exceptional children in regular classrooms.

Understand scientifically based instructional techniques and strategies, which will increase the competence and effectiveness of regular education teachers as they include exceptional children in regular classrooms.

Develop skills working in a collaborative and supportive role in implementing inclusive education.

Develop skills working in a collaborative and supportive role in implementing inclusive education.

Utilize strategies for providing leadership to develop inclusive schools.

Utilize strategies for providing leadership to develop inclusive schools.

Demonstrate the importance of Professional Ethics when working with special needs students.

Demonstrate the importance of Professional Ethics when working with special needs students.