CPSE 453
Curriculum and Instruction: Severe Disabilities
Counseling Psychology and Special Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Strategies for designing and implementing educational programs, curricula, and teaching methods for students with severe disabilities. Application of course concepts will occur in a local school district each week.
When Taught
Fall
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Admission to special education program or instructor's consent
Note
For Severe undergraduate students only.
Title
Standards-based planning
Learning Outcome
1. Write standards-based PLAAFP statements, IEP and unit goals, and lesson objectives.
Title
Instruction
Learning Outcome
2. Use research-supported methods for academic and nonacademic instruction of individuals with severe disabilities.
Title
Lesson planning
Learning Outcome
3. Create assessment-based lesson plans including appropriate adaptations and technology for individuals with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds.
Title
Instructional decisions
Learning Outcome
4. Demonstrate the design and use of curriculum-based measurements to make instructional decisions.
