ESE 352 - Survey of Exceptional Education

3 Contact Hours, 3 Credits
3 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Survey of the characteristics, identification, and psychology of diverse learners with mild to moderate disabilities. Includes the history of exceptional education, special education law, individualized education programs (IEPs), and the impacts of disabilities on cognitive, physical, social, and communication development. Also includes instructional planning and methods, collaboration and communication, and curricular adaptations and supports such as accommodations, modifications, and assistive technologies.

Information: Education department approval is required before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Identify effective communication and collaboration techniques.
Utilize appropriate strategies and resources to support development of students with exceptional needs.
Design instructional opportunities for diverse learners.
Analyze the impact of exceptionalities on cognitive, physical, social, emotional, and communication development.
Summarize key components and legal requirements of the identification process.
Synthesize key concepts in exceptional education.

Outline:

Introduction to Exceptional Education
1. Historical milestones
2. Philosophical and Ethical Foundations
3. Key Terms and Concepts
Legal Aspects: Laws, Policies, and Procedures
1. IDEA
2. ADA - Section 504 Plans
3. Referral Process
4. IEP
Exceptionalities
1. Characteristics
2. Psychology
3. Identification
4. Impacts
Communication and Collaboration
1. Roles and Responsibilities
2. Families
3. Co teaching
Instructional Methods
1. Differentiated Instruction
2. Universal Design for Learning
Supports
1. Accommodations and Modifications
2. Assistive Technology
Relevant Social, Cultural, and Academic Trends
1. Grading
2. Service Delivery Models
3. Labeling
4. Inclusion