Course Objectives:
The curriculum and methods of instruction are carefully
selected to facilitate the acquisition of the following learning
objectives:
- understand a variety of human development
models
- are able to apply knowledge of human
development models appropriately
- understand the major theories of human
learning
- are able to apply human learning theories to
examples of behavior
- understand the issues and explanations of
motivation in educational settings
- are able to set up a plan for effective
classroom instruction based on learner needs
- develop strategies to effectively manage
diverse situations
- Compare and contrast the educational needs of
learners who have exceptionalities with those of typical learners
throughout the human development life span
- Understand the needs of children who are
developmentally diverse and recognize conditions requiring
assistance from professionals
- Describe appropriate educational modifications
that may be necessary to meet the special needs of learners with
exceptionalities
- Describe the shared responsibilities, roles,
and function of an educational team to include the parents of
students with exceptionalities in determining, and meeting special
needs
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