Reflection
This class helped with understanding the educational issues surrounding students with disabilities and learning to be an effective teacher.
Objective
- Students demonstrate an understanding of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs, as they seek the integration of faith and learning in the classroom. (*SLO 1)
- Students demonstrate skillful teaching dispositions based on current research, including the pedagogical knowledge necessary in the teaching and learning process, in the area of exceptional children. (*SPED 1/4,5; 2/6-10; InTASC 1,2,3,7; PPR 2/2; SLO 2,3,4; TAC TS
- Students demonstrate a commitment to service as they participate in outreach activities related to the content of this course. (*InTASC 10, SLO, 9)
- Students recognize and demonstrate respect for diversity by employing effective classroom strategies in a diverse setting. (*InTASC 2, SLO 7)
- Students demonstrate knowledge of the 13 disability categories, including identification, characteristics and teaching approaches. (*SPED 1/4, InTASC 4, SLO 4; TAC TS 4)
- Students understand the role of formal and informal assessment in making instructional decisions for students with disabilities. (*SPED 1/5, InTASC 6, PPR 3/1,3; SLO 6; TAC TS 5)
- Students understand how to apply procedural knowledge necessary in the learning environment, including assistive technology. (*SPED 2/7,8; InTASC 5, 8; SLO 4; TAC TS1, 6)
- Students understand and apply knowledge related to transition issues for students with disabilities. (*SPED 2/9; InTASC 1, 9; SLO 2; TAC TS 4;)
- Students apply knowledge of professional roles and responsibilities and adhere to legal and ethical requirements of the profession. (*SPED 4/1, 2, 3; InTASC 9; SLO 8; TAC TS 6)
- Students participate in a community outreach designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities. (*SLO 9; TAC TS 2)