EDUC 525

Educating Exceptional Individuals

A study of all components affecting the education of exceptional individuals. Variables addressed include: the type and extent of the various disabilities; the legal conditions and constraints influencing placement and instruction; the roles of collaboration and consultation of the personnel who work with exceptional students, including special teachers, classroom teachers, parents, administrators, and counselors; methods and materials used in instruction; classroom management. The role of the classroom teacher will be emphasized.

Units: 3.0