Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU223AD   20016-20016 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/26/01
EDU223AD 20016-20016 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Physical and Other Health Impairments in the Classroom
Investigation into the characteristics of and teaching strategies for students with physical and other health impairments. Emphasis on Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards and Arizona Teacher Proficiency Assessment Objectives for Students with Physical and Other Health Impairments. Prerequisites: EDU222.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU223AD   20016-20016 Physical and Other Health Impairments in the Classroom
1. Identify current Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards. (I)
2. Identify and describe the characteristics and prevalence of physical and/or other health impairments. (II)
3. Describe the major types, causes, and classifications associated with physical and/or other health impairments. (III)
4. Explain the impact of physical and/or other health impairments on human development and student learning. (III)
5. Trace the development of and explain the current societal response to persons with physical and/or other health impairments. (IV)
6. Describe and follow procedures for identifying and assessing students with physical and/or other health impairments. (V)
7. Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with physical and/or other health impairments. (VI)
8. Establish a positive and productive learning environment for all students. (VII)
9. Use strategies to improve students' social, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. (VIII)
10. Employ strategies for improving the independent learning skills of students with physical and/or other health impairments. (IX)
11. Design, implement, and evaluate behavior management strategies for individual students physical and/or other health impairments. (X)
12. Design, implement, and evaluate adult life role transition strategies for students with physical and/or other health impairments. (XI)
13. Collaborate with school personnel, parents of students with physical and/or other health impairments, community agencies, and professional organizations. (XII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU223AD   20016-20016 Physical and Other Health Impairments in the Classroom
    I. Arizona State Board of Education Professional Teaching Standards
      II. Physical and Other Health Impairments
          A. Overview
          B. Definitions
          C. Prevalence
        III. Types, Causes, and Impacts of Physical and Other Health Impairments
            A. Physical Impairments
              1. Cerebral Palsy
              2. Spinal Bifida
              3. Muscular Dystrophy
              4. Osteogenesis Imperfecta
              5. Spinal Cord Injuries
              6. Traumatic Brain Injury
              7. Limb Deficiency
            B. Health Impairments
              1. Convulsive Disorders
              2. Diabetes
              3. Asthma
              4. Cystic Fibrosis
              5. Hemophilia
              6. Burns
              7. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
          IV. Societal Response
              A. History
              B. Court Cases
              C. Legislation
              D. Education
                1. Issues
                2. Trends
              E. Ethical Issues
            V. Identification and Assessment
                A. Prereferral
                B. Behavioral Assessment Techniques
                  1. Formal
                  2. Informal
                C. Eligibility
              VI. Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
                  A. Multidisciplinary Team & Decision-Making
                  B. Process
                  C. Components
                  D. Related Services
                VII. Learning Environment
                    A. Teacher Skills
                    B. Principles
                    C. Creation Techniques
                    D. Environmental Modifications
                    E. Positioning, Seating, Lifting
                    F. Assistive Technology
                    G. Inclusion Strategies
                  VIII. Social Skill Improvement Strategies
                      A. Overview
                      B. Communication
                        1. Characteristics
                        2. Assessment
                        3. Teaching Strategies
                      C. Problem-Solving
                      D. Decision-Making
                    IX. Instructional Approaches
                        A. Reading
                          1. Characteristics
                          2. Assessment
                          3. Teaching Strategies
                        B. Written Expression
                          1. Characteristics
                          2. Assessment
                          3. Teaching Strategies
                        C. Mathematics
                          1. Characteristics
                          2. Assessment
                          3. Teaching Strategies
                        D. Personal, Social, and Functional Skills
                          1. Characteristics
                          2. Assessment
                          3. Teaching Strategies
                        E. Independent Learning Skills
                          1. Self-Instruction
                          2. Self-Monitoring
                          3. Self-Reinforcement
                          4. Self-Control
                          5. Learning Strategies
                          6. Study Skills
                      X. Behavior Management Strategies
                          A. Design
                          B. Implementation
                          C. Evaluation
                        XI. Transitions for Students with Physical and Other Health Impairments
                            A. Individual Transition Plans
                            B. Establishing Goals
                              1. Adult Life Roles
                              2. Employment
                              3. Post-Secondary Education and Training
                          XII. Collaborative Strategies
                              A. Professional Educators
                              B. Parents
                              C. Community Agencies
                              D. Professional Organizations
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