EDU1138 — Introduction to Special Education
EDU 1138 - Introduction to Special Education EDU 1138 - Introduction to Special Education 3 Credits Focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to create and maintain an integrated school learning environment for individuals with special needs. An introduction and exploration of disabilities commonly found in infants through school age children. This course meets the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) 8710.2000, Subp. 3, Standard 2D, Subp. 4, Standard 3B, I, O, Q, Subp. 11, Standard 10C 8710.5000, Subp. 2, Standard A1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, D1. Identify various disabilities including; learning disabilities, perceptual difficulties, and special physical or mental challenges, gifts and talents and the need for specialized education and care. Introduction to school based special needs services, terminology, confidentiality, individual planning and programing process, free appropriate public education to students in special education through a continuum of services. Historical and philosophical foundations, legal bases,ethical principles and standards of professional practice and contemporary issues. Describe inclusion and strength based learning strategies required for the special needs child where individual differences are respected. Identify family, culture, and community as the basis of learning and support for children with special needs.
Prerequisites: EDU1109