SPED 4640 METHODS AND MATERIALS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
This course is designed to describe the various instructional methods that have been used successfully in supporting students with disabilities in a variety of settings. This course is also intended to provide pre-service and in-service candidates with knowledge and evidence-based teaching strategies essential for modifying the learning environment and individualizing instruction for students with disabilities. In addition, teaching methods will focus on academic curriculum lesson planning, development of IEPs, selection of instructional methods and materials, and universal design for learning (UDL).
Prerequisite(s): SPED 1500, TED 2400 and 2.75 NU GPA and passing Praxis Core scores (Math, Reading and Writing); Co-requisite courses SPED 3020 & SPED 4000. Not open to non-degree graduate students.