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Jul 01, 2025
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EDUC 6023 - Introduction to the Exceptional Learner
Credit Hours: 3
The focus of this course is to help teacher candidates develop a toolkit of techniques and methodologies used to meet the needs of exceptional learners. Candidates will understand the historical and philosophical foundations of general, special, and inclusive education, the development and characteristics of all learners including those with disabilities, the impacts of individual differences on education, and the legal parameters appropriate for each learner’s educational needs. They will explore the legal expectations and requirements schools must adhere to regarding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Individual Educational Plans (IEP), the Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE), and the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Candidates will learn the key components of Universal Design for learning and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support. They will use IEP examples to create learning environments considering individual learner characteristics. Candidates will investigate assessment techniques, assistive technologies, and research-based differentiation strategies to support successful instructional practices.
Modality: Online
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