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Advanced Methods and Interventions: Learning Disabilities

General

Prefix

SPED

Course Number

679

Course Level

Graduate

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

College of Education and Learning Design

Description

Examination and application of programming models; methods and materials for the instruction of K-age 21 students with moderate-severe learning disabilities.

Credits

Min

3

Max

3

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Examine state and federal eligibility criteria for students who have learning disabilities.

Outcome

Examine the teacher’s role of providing specialized instruction across the array of placements and settings.

Outcome

Evaluate methods and strategies of specialized instruction for teaching of reading, written expression, and mathematics.

Outcome

Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse roles of the learning disabilities teacher in schools.

Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to assess K-12 students who are twice-exceptional and develop appropriate educational program objectives and interventions.

Outcome

Examine methods and strategies in implementing specialized instruction that includes providing relevant information, corrective feedback, appropriate practice, and accelerating learning.

Course Outline

Course Outline

History of the field .15% Possible etiologies. 20% Strategies, methods, interventions. 25% Measurement issues, screening, identification. 15% Assessment for instruction. 25%

Dependencies

Programs

SPED679 is a completion requirement for: