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SPED 956 - Curriculum Development and Modification |
This course is a utilization of various curriculum design models, such as Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and differentiation to plan instruction and address the needs of students with and without disabilities. Classroom structure and design, cooperative learning, peer tutoring, social skills coaching, Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) approaches, and co-teaching models are explored. Emphasis is placed on collaborative planning and implementation of curriculum using Individualized Educational Programs (IEPs) and the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. This course requires a pre-practicum field-based experience of 25 hours in a public school or other approved educational setting.
Prerequisite(s): SPED 962 Developmental Patterns of Children with Moderate Disabilities and LTRC 930 Literacy Instruction for Diverse Learners. Open to matriculated graduate students or by permission of the special education program coordinator.
1.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate, Non-Matriculated Schedule Types: Independent/Directed Study, Lecture Education Department Course Attributes: Early Childhood (MEd), Elementary (MEd), Special Education (MEd) Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Levels: Graduate Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Graduate Prerequisites: PREREQ for SPED 956 General Requirements: ( Course or Test: LTRC 930 May not be taken concurrently. and Course or Test: SPED 962 May not be taken concurrently. ) or ( May not be taken concurrently. ) |
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