EN 579 Inclusion (3) Inclusive education begins with the philosophy behind education and the emergence of an inclusive educational approach to students with disabilities in the general education classroom. Appropriate instructional objectives will be examined that fit children and adolescents in an inclusive educational setting. Adaptations to the general education curriculum will be assessed and matched with the academic, social/emotional, physical and behavioral needs of the child or adolescent. The maintenance of conditions and strategies for suitable instruction will be linked to the learning goals of the individual student. The ability of the general education teacher to function as a member of the IEP team will be stressed in light of other important relationships such as those with parents, paraeducators and other teachers. This course examines the various models of co-teaching and collaboration used by special and general educators in the K-12 general education environment. It also provides instruction and experience in creating and differentiating curriculum utilizing a backwards-design model, and providing access to the general education curriculum. Finally, the course examines multiple aspects of collaboration within special education including parents, paraprofessionals, and other school personnel. Prerequisite: EN501.
- Faculty: MICHAEL HUENE