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EDUC 3020 - Instructional Technology for Teachers (2-2-3)
A basic instructional technology course for teaching how to integrate technology in the
curriculum. The course introduces concepts, skills and strategies for using technology
in the teaching and learning process. This course is required of all middle level
teacher educationmajors.
EDUC 3030 - Exploring theExceptional Learner (2-2-3)
A survey of the basic characteristics and educational needs of children and youth who
require special or exceptional education services in school. The course covers
techniques that help the classroom teacher identify and refer students whomay need
special services. This coursewill assist pre-/in-service teachers apply their knowledge
of each exceptionality by adapting their teaching techniques to meet the needs of
special students. Emphasis will focus on recognizing attributes of emotional,
intellectual, physical and social aspects of exceptional learners. School-site and/or
special needs agency observations are required. (This course is designed tomeet the
requirements of GeorgiaHouseBill 671).
EDUC 3032 - Characteristics and Instructional Strategies for Students with Exceptionalities
(3-0-3)
This course prepares Special EducationGeneral CurriculumEndorsement candidates
to become effective teachers of students with exceptionalities at the elementary,
middle, and secondary level. Students will explore the methods and texts vital to a
working with students with various exceptionalities. Students will also develop
teachingmaterials appropriate for use in special education classrooms.
EDUC 3033 - Individual &ClassroomManagement for Students with Exceptionalities (3-0-
3)
This course prepares teacher candidates to become effective classroommanagers of
students with exceptionalities at the elementary, middle, and secondary level.
Students will explore management strategies for use in exceptional classroom
settings. A review of current texts and management strategies will be explored and
students will also develop management plans appropriate for use in special education
classrooms.
EDUC3034 - Educational Evaluation of Exceptional Students (3-0-3)
This course prepares teacher candidates to become evaluators of the educational
needs of student students with exceptionalities at the elementary, middle, and
secondary level. Students will explore the evaluativemethods and techniques used to
evaluate the needs of students so as to provide exceptional students with the best
possible education experience. Developing an understanding of current testing
instruments and evaluative tools will be a key component of this course.
EDUC 3035 - Curriculum& Instruction for TeachingStudents withMildDisabilities (3-0-3)
A study of characteristics, nature, and features of students with mild disabilities.
Emphasis will be on selecting, designing, and adapting curriculum and instruction for
students with mild disabilities ensuring fullest participation in regular classroom
setting.
EDUC 3036 - Introduction toMaterials andMethods inReading Instruction (3-0-3)
Intended for students who do not have a background in education or who are not
majoring in language and literacy education. This course introduces students to
classroom approaches to reading instruction. Foci include examination of how children
learn to read and analysis of specific strategies andmaterials used to teach reading to
students with exceptionalities.
EDUC 3037 - Practicum: Special EducationGeneral Curriculum: Consultative (3-0-3)
The practicum is designed to provide the opportunity for students to demonstrate
instructional management (e.g., IEPs, grouping, scheduling), classroom instruction
(e.g., assessment, planning, management, instruction, evaluation), and program
management (e.g., referrals, inclusion, collaboration) skills that have been learned in
the program. It is during this practicum that students confirm that they have mastered
those skills needed to independently teach students with and without disabilities. The
