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EDUCATION 426-4

(D1.00)

SUMMER SESSION 1995

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C. Ainsworth

Location: Harbour Centre

PREREQUISITE:

60 hours of credit and Psyc 351 or 355

OBJECTIVES:

This is intended to be a practical course at the end of which students will:

a)

be familiar with the major categories of exceptionality

b) have a working understanding of foundational concepts in special education

c) be acquainted with basic principles for meeting the unique needs of exceptional

students in a regular classroom setting

d)

have accumulated a useful set of materials to consult regarding individual

students/issues/problems of a special education nature which may arise in their

classrooms

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The concept of special education has undergone significant changes over the past decade.

This course will trace historical developments in the field as a context for understanding

contemporary views about special education. Major categories of exceptionality (e.g.

intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, gifted); collaborative consultation; school-based

teams; ilanningIimplementing Individual Education Plans (IEP's), and evaluation/reporting

procedures are among the topics to be covered. Students will be expected to familiarize

themselves with Ministry of Education policies/procedures regarding program development

for special needs students.

FORMAT:

Lecture, discussion, group activities. Guest lecturers representing specific areas of special

education will attend and share their expertise.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. One research paper on a relevant topic of interest..............................................40%

2.. Preparation of a reference/resource manual........................................................40%

3.

A brief in-class presentation...............................................................................5%

4.

Participation in classroom discussion/activities..................................................15%

REQUIRED TEXT:

Schulz, Jane B., Carpenter, C. Dale.

(1995).

Mainstreaming Exceptional Students.

Toronto:

Allyn and Bacon.

REQUIRED READINGS:

To be distributed in class.

RECOMMENDED TEXT:

Winzer, M. (1993).

Children with Exceptionalities: A Canadian Perspective.

Scarborough:

Prentice-Hall.