EDUC-2301 Introduction to Special Populations
An enriched, integrated pre-service course and content experience that: 1) provides an overview of schooling and classrooms from the perspectives of language, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnic and academic diversity, and equity with an emphasis on factors that facilitate learning; 2) provides students with opportunities to participate in early field observations of P-12 special populations; 3) should be aligned as applicable with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards; and 4) must include a minimum of 16 contact hours of field experience in P-12 classrooms with special populations. Lec 3, Cr 3
Outcomes
- Describe the characteristics of exceptional learners (e.g. Learning Disabilities, Gifted and Talented), including legal implications.
- Describe and analyze characteristics of diverse learners (e.g. language, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity) and how diversity impacts learning.
- Describe the impact of socio-economic status on learning and creating equitable classrooms.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the benefits and challenges of racial, ethnic, and other types of cultural diversity in the classroom.
- Complete 16 field observation hours in K-12 schools. (Faculty defined)