2007 Courses Offered
July 9-13 |
July 16-20 |
| Special Education 415 Characteristics and Needs of Children with Disabilities Examination of various areas of exceptionality including mental retardation, learning disabilities, and behavioral disorders. Focus on the evolution of each area and its relationship to the individual, family, society, and education. |
Reading 438 Classroom Approaches to the Teaching of Reading in Elementary School A study of various approaches and techniques in the teaching of reading for children including informal identification, analysis, and remediation of specific reading difficulties. |
| Special Education 460 Behavior Interventions Advanced strategies for managing social behaviors that impact on academic learning of mildly, moderately and severely disabled children. Techniques for eliminating maladaptive behaviors, managing aggressive and antisocial students and teaching appropriate social skills for special education students. |
Special Education 490 Takes the place of Math 191– A manipulative and activity based course for basic math. |
| Special Education 430 Early Childhood—Special Education This course examines: Growth and development of children from birth to age 9 in the context of family life; etiological factors affecting young children in early intervention programs; the philosophy , methods, materials settings and acceptable standards involved in the intervention and instructional procedures of early childhood-special education programs. |
Special Education 437 Assessment of Exceptional Children The purpose and how to administer, score, and interpret each test instrument. Assembly of a case study to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the learner. |
| Special Education 420 Language Development and Disorders Principles of normal speech and language development and therapeutic approaches for children between birth and age six. Prevalence and types of speech/language disorders in infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Emphasis on identification, prevention ,intervention and assessment of language developmental delays for children under age six. |
Special Education 440 Advanced Methods for Students with Mild Disabilities
An examination of the unique needs and particular issues which are specific to students with mild disabilities and at-risk population. The course emphasizes curriculum methodology and approaches in general and special education classes.
This class will be offered online only during the months of June and July.