Special Education
Special Education is a course that introduces students to the principles, practices, and foundations of supporting individuals with diverse learning needs and exceptionalities. Students will explore inclusive education, developmental and learning differences, individualized support strategies, and the role of educators and caregivers in promoting positive learning environments. The course also examines collaboration with families and professionals to support student success and well-being.
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Course content
| 1 | Announcements 🔒 | |
| Chap 1. Learner Development and Special Needs | ||
| 2 | Lesson 1 - Theories of Human Growth & Development 🔒 | |
| 3 | F&Q 🔒 reading | |
| 4 | Lesson 2 - Stages of Human Development 🔒 | |
| 5 | F&Q 🔒 reading | |
| 6 | Lesson 3 - Types of Human Development 🔒 | |
| 7 | F&Q 🔒 reading | |
| 8 | Lesson 4 - Stages of Language Development 🔒 | |
| 9 | Lesson 5 - Physical Development 🔒 | |
| 10 | F&Q 🔒 reading | |
| 11 | Lesson 6 - Behavioral, Cognitive, Developmental, Social Cognitive & Constructivist Perspectives 🔒 | |
| 12 | Lesson 7 - Motivation in Education 🔒 | |
| 13 | F&Q 🔒 reading | |
| 14 | Lesson 8 - Factors Influencing Growth & Development 🔒 | |
| 15 | Lesson 9 - School-Wide Collaboration in Special Education 🔒 | |
| 16 | Lesson 10 - Impact of Disabilities on Self & Others Across the Life Span 🔒 | |
| 17 | F&Q 🔒 reading | |
| Ch 2. Major Student Disability Categories | ||
| 18 | Lesson 1 - Students with Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 19 | Lesson 2 - Students with Emotional or Behavioral Disorder 🔒 | |
| 20 | Lesson 3 - Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders 🔒 | |
| 21 | Lesson 4 - Students with Intellectual Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 22 | Lesson 5 - Students with Communication Disorders 🔒 | |
| 23 | Lesson 6 - Students with Physical Disabilities & Other Health Impairments 🔒 | |
| 24 | Lesson 7 - Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing 🔒 | |
| 25 | Lesson 8 - Students Who Are Blind or Have Low Vision 🔒 | |
| 26 | Lesson 9 - Teaching Students with Traumatic Brain Injury 🔒 | |
| 27 | Lesson 10 - Teaching Students with Multiple Disabilities 🔒 | |
| Ch 3. Creating a Positive Learning Environment | ||
| 28 | Lesson 1 - Effective Lesson Plans: Characteristics & Elements 🔒 | |
| 29 | Lesson 2 - Developing Measurable Learning Objectives 🔒 | |
| 30 | Lesson 3 - Making a Curriculum Accessible to Students with Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 31 | Lesson 4 - Methods & Considerations for Disciplining Students with Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 32 | Lesson 5 - Reducing Undesirable Behaviors in the Classroom 🔒 | |
| 33 | Lesson 6 - Classroom Management: Techniques, Types & Importance 🔒 | |
| 34 | Lesson 7 - Safe & Supportive Learning Environments: Design & Maintenance 🔒 | |
| Ch 4. Overview of Instructional Strategies | ||
| 35 | Lesson 1 - Whole-Class vs. Small-Group Instruction 🔒 | |
| 36 | Lesson 2 - Instructional Strategies: Hands-On, Interactive, Expository & Collaborative 🔒 | |
| 37 | Lesson 3 - Instructional Strategies for the Maintenance & Generalization of Concepts 🔒 | |
| 38 | Lesson 4 - Differentiated Instruction: Adapting the Learning Environment for Students 🔒 | |
| 39 | Lesson 5 - Advance Organizer Definition & Examples 🔒 | |
| 40 | Lesson 6 - Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies in Education 🔒 | |
| 41 | Lesson 7 - Response to Intervention 🔒 | |
| 42 | Lesson 8 - How to Select Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum 🔒 | |
| 43 | Lesson 9 - Instructional Materials in Teaching | Types & Examples 🔒 | |
| Ch 5. Special Education Strategies & Technology | ||
| 44 | Lesson 1 - Educating Students with Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 45 | Lesson 2 - Evidence-Based Practices in Education: Strategies & Examples 🔒 | |
| 46 | Lesson 3 - Use of Universal Design in Special Education 🔒 | |
| 47 | Lesson 4 - Supplementary & Functional Curriculum: Selection & Implementation 🔒 | |
| 48 | Lesson 5 - Teaching Strategies for Students with ADHD 🔒 | |
| 49 | Lesson 6 - Teaching Strategies for Students with EBD 🔒 | |
| 50 | Lesson 7 - Evidence-Based Practice for Autism 🔒 | |
| 51 | Lesson 8 - Math Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 52 | Lesson 9 - The Writing Process for Students with Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 53 | Lesson 10 - Reading Strategies for Students with Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 54 | Lesson 11 - Teaching Spelling to Students with Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 55 | Lesson 12 - Study Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 56 | Lesson 13 - Teaching Organizational Skills to Students with Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 57 | Lesson 14 - Assistive Technology for Disabled Students 🔒 | |
| Ch 6. Special Education Transition Services & Instruction | ||
| 58 | Lesson 1 - Individualized Education Plan: IEP Meaning, Basics & Example 🔒 | |
| 59 | Lesson 2 - Components of a Legally-Defensible Individualized Education Program 🔒 | |
| 60 | Lesson 3 - How to Read an IEP? 🔒 | |
| 61 | Lesson 4 - What is an IEP Team? 🔒 | |
| 62 | Lesson 5 - IFSP vs. IEP: Differences & Similarities 🔒 | |
| 63 | Frequently Asked Questions 🔒 reading | |
| Ch 7. Types of Assessment & Special Education Classrooms | ||
| 64 | Lesson 1 - Forms of Assessment: Types, Purpose & Examples 🔒 | |
| 65 | Lesson 2 - Formal & Informal Assessments for Learning Disabilities 🔒 | |
| 66 | Lesson 3 - The Role of Instructional Objectives in Student Assessments 🔒 | |
| 67 | Lesson 4 - Functional Behavior Assessment | Overview, Components & Examples 🔒 | |
| 68 | Lesson 5 - Ecological Assessment in Special Education | Overview & Examples 🔒 | |
| 69 | Lesson 6 - Using Mean, Median, and Mode for Assessment 🔒 | |
| 70 | Lesson 7 - Summarizing Assessment Results: Comparing Test Scores to a Larger Population 🔒 | |
| 71 | Lesson 8 - Summarizing Assessment Results: Understanding Basic Statistics of Score Distribution 🔒 | |
| 72 | Lesson 9 - Using Data to Inform Instruction 🔒 | |
| 73 | Lesson 10 - Formative Assessment: Definition, Strategies & Examples 🔒 | |
| Chap 8. Special Education in Canada | ||
| 74 | Special Education in Canada 🔒 | |