CPSE 402
Educating Students with Disabilities in Secondary Classrooms
Counseling Psychology and Special Education
David O. McKay School of Education
Course Description
Issues, policies, and methods in teaching secondary students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Lab.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Sc Ed 350 or concurrent enrollment; Sc Ed 276R or comparable major course; FBI fingerprint background clearance.
Note
NOTE: For help with questions about fingerprint clearance, contact the McKay School of Education Advisement Center. NOTE: CPSE 402 includes a service learning educational opportunity; a 12 hour volunteer experience is required.
Title
Special education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Learning Outcome
1. Define special education and describe the legal structure of services for individuals with disabilities, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Title
Students with disabilities
Learning Outcome
2. Describe the academic and behavioral characteristics and educational implications of students with high and low incidence disabilities.
Title
Culture, ethnicity, language diversity, and disability
Learning Outcome
3. Describe the effects of cultural, ethnic, and language diversity on the education of individuals with disabilities.
Title
Teaching students with disabilities in the general classroom
Learning Outcome
4. Explain research-supported methods for academic instruction of individuals with disabilities, including explicit instruction, learning strategies, task analysis, active participation, classroom management, and accommodation for the general curriculum.
Title
Models and strategies for collaboration and consultation
Learning Outcome
5. Describe models and strategies of consultation and collaboration including co-planning and co-teaching.
