Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU206   20026-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/25/02
EDU206 20026-99999 L+L 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Classroom Strategies for the Exceptional Learner
Practical experience with exceptional learners in the classroom. Understanding of and teaching strategies for exceptional learners with mild/moderate mental retardation, learning disabilities, emotional disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or other health-related impairments. Prerequisites: EDU222
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU206   20026-99999 Classroom Strategies for the Exceptional Learner
1. Create and maintain professional and productive personal relationships with exceptional learners. (I)
2. Describe the difference between formal and informal assessments. (II)
3. Summarize the Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) process for exceptional learners. (III)
4. Implement lessons for individual and small groups of exceptional learners. (IV)
5. Use appropriate behavior management plans for exceptional learners. (V)
6. Review appropriate individualized transition plans for exceptional learners. (VI)
7. Demonstrate interpersonal collaborative skills with colleagues and other strategic partners in the education of exceptional learners. (VII)
8. Cite community and other academic resources available in the field of special education. (VIII)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EDU206   20026-99999 Classroom Strategies for the Exceptional Learner
    I. Student - Teacher Relationships
        A. Professional concerns
        B. Productivity considerations
        C. Establishment
        D. Maintenance
      II. Disability Assessments
          A. Formal
          B. Informal
        III. Individualized Education Programs
            A. Process
            B. Components
            C. Related services
            D. Collaboration
          IV. Instructional Methods
              A. Individual
              B. Group
            V. Behavior Management Plans
              VI. Transition Plans
                VII. Collaboration Strategies
                    A. Educators
                    B. Parents
                    C. Community agencies
                    D. Professional organizations
                  VIII. Resources
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