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MONDAY 4:30-8:20 EDB 8620

Prerequisite:

EDUC 422 and either

401/402

or permission of the instructor for students with

experience working with children with high-incidence disabilities.

Course Description:

A review of classroom teaching practices that support learning for children with high-incidence

disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder, mild intellectual disabilities). Topics

include: introduction to inclusive teaching, teaching students with high-incidence disabilities, developing

effective teaching skills, assessment, literacy development and teaching in the content areas.

Evaluation:

Assignment #1:

Reflections

Preparation of two reflections (10 % each) on topics presented through reading assignments and review

of topics presented during class. (20 %)

Assignment

#2: Developing an IEP

Preparation of a comprehensive Individual Education Plan for a student with a high incidence disability.

(20%)

Assignment #3:

Lesson Plan

Presentation of a lesson plan demonstrating effective teaching practice(s) for students with high

incidence disabilities. (20%)

Assignment #4:

Developing a Unit Overview

Preparation of a comprehensive unit overview that demonstrates aspects of universal design and

differentiated instruction that would accommodate students with learning disabilities in the classroom.

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Required Textbook:

Mastropieri, M. A., & Scruggs, T. E. (2004), The Inclusive Classroom:

Strategies for Effective Instruction, 2nd Edition, Colombus, OH: Merrill Prentice Hall

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