EDES 3660 - METHODS FOR TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS TO STUDENTS WITH MILD/MODERATE DISABILITIES

3 Credit Hour(s)
[SPED 366] This course teaches the methods of teaching language arts and content subjects to students with mild/moderate disabilities. It provides practice in selecting goals and objectives for lesson planning, task analysis, preparing developmentally appropriate and academically sequenced materials and evaluating intended learning outcomes. The course will also include techniques for teaching differentiated learning strategies and promoting instructional transitions. This course will emphasize the development and use of positive behavior interventions and supports. Candidates will develop and select instructional content, resources, and strategies that respond to cultural, linguistic, ability, and gender differences.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Candidacy, EDES 1500, prior or concurrent enrollment in EDCI 2500
Concurrent Enrollment: Must be taken concurrently with EDES 3670
Offered: Fall

Notes: The form of the course includes lecture, small group activities, independent work, and clinical practice each week.