SPED 520 - Instructional Methods and Curriculum Planning

3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): None Students gain familiarity with developmental curricula across cognitive, academic, language, and socio-affective areas as applicable to individuals with exceptional learning needs. Various instructional and remedial methods, techniques, and curriculum materials will be presented and practiced as well as techniques and strategies for modifying instruction and accommodating individual student needs. The characteristics of “typical” children with high incidence disabilities and the basic principles of effective instruction are discussed as they pertain to educational planning and instructional presentation.