EDSE 489 - Research and Inquiry (Put on reserve 9/16/15.)

Description:
Course designed to enhance understanding of research and inquiry skills related to disability topics and issues for prospective special educators. By permission. Put on reserve 9/16/15. Will go inactive 8/24/18.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: EDSE 310, EDSE 311, EDSE 410, EDSE 411, EDSE 422, and admission to the Teacher Certification Program.

Credits: (2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student/teacher candidate will be able to:

Identify, research, and present current issues related to disability identification, practices, interventions or special education services that impact individuals with special needs.
Critically reflect upon the ability to articulate perspectives and research on current issues in special education
Accurately summarize evidence-based information in disability and special education issues, including implications for a selected issue area.
Describe and support advocacy actions (personal and at-large) related to the selected issue resented on disabilities or special education as well as design a personal advocacy plan to support best practices for students with disabilities.
Design an inquiry project which articulates a self-evaluation of inquiry-related skills (research, professional development or advocacy) to meet a current goal or need.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
5/28/09