Maricopa Community Colleges  EDU219   20036-20042 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/28/03
EDU219 20036-20042 L+L 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Special Education Techniques and Methods
Field-based experiences relating to the 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. Provides opportunities for students to apply learning in the classroom. Includes 30 hours of field experience. Prerequisites: Formal admission to a state approved undergraduate teacher preparation program and (EDU209AA, EDU209AB, EDU209AC, and EDU209AD).
 
Course Note:Requires thirty (30) hours of field experience in an elementary or secondary classroom environment.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EDU219   20036-20042 Special Education Techniques and Methods
1. Create and maintain professional and productive relationships with exceptional learners. (I)
2. Use interviews, observations, and file review to collect and report data in the completion of behavioral assessments and academic study. (II)
3. Demonstrate knowledge of formal and informal assessment of exceptional learners. (III)
4. Design Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for exceptional learners in collaboration with other educators. (IV)
5. Plan, teach, and evaluate individual and group lessons for exceptional learners. (V)
6. Design, implement, and evaluate behavior management plans for exceptional learners. (VI)
7. Design, implement, and evaluate individualized transition plans for exceptional learners. (VII)
8. Demonstrate interpersonal collaborative skills with colleagues and other strategic partners in the education of exceptional learners. (VIII)
9. Cite the community and other academic resources available to students and professionals in the field of special education. (IX)
10. Participate as a volunteer teacher aide. (X)
11. Develop and implement a tutoring plan. (X)
12. Summarize the practicum experience. (X)
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