EDSE 592C - Practicum: Teaching Diverse Learners

Description:
Development and implementation of an advocacy plan related to the instructional, social, and emotional needs of diverse learners. Implementation of differentiation instruction to meet the needs of all learners. EDLT 592C and EDSE 592C are cross-listed classes, students may not received credit for both. Grade will either be S or U.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: admission to the Masters of Education, Special Education Program or Literacy Program. Corequisite: EDLT 535.

Credits:
(1)

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

Demonstrate knowledge of the theories and methodologies of teaching and learning, including adaptation and modification of curriculum CEC Standard 2: ACC2K2 WA Read: 1, 2, 3, 6 IRA Standard: 1, 2, 3, 4 CTL Standard: 1
Explain the effects of cultural, social, and economic diversity and variations of individual development to inform the development of programs and services for individuals with diverse learning needs. CEC Standard 2: ACC2K3 WA Read: 1.3.1; 1.3.2; 1.3.3; 2.2.5; 3.1.5; 4.1; 5.1; 6.3.3; 6.3.4 IRA Standard: 1, 4, 5 CTL Standard: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
Demonstrate understanding of how to coordinate educational standards to the needs of individuals with diverse learning needs CEC Standard 2: ACC2S3, Standard 5: SA5K3 WARead: 1;2;3;4;5;6 IRA Standard: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 CTL Standard: 1; 3; 4; 6; 7
Interpret and applies current laws, regulations, and policies as they apply to the administration of services to individuals with diverse learning needs and their families CEC Standard 1: SA1S1 WA Read: 1,2,3,6 IRA Standard: 1, 2, 3, 4 CTL Standard: 1
Demonstrates evidence-based practices validated for specific characteristics of diverse learners and settings CEC Standard 3: ACC3Kl WA Read: 5 IRA Standard: 6 CTL Standard: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7
Demonstrate knowledge of programs and strategies promote meaningful school engagement for individuals with exceptional/diverse learning needs CEC Standard 2: SA2K2 WA Read: 1, 2, 4, 6 IRA Standard: 1, 2, 4 CTL Standard: 1
Demonstrate use of instructional technology for all learners CEC Standard 2: SA2S3 WA Read: 3, 4, 6 IRA Standard: 2, 5 CTL Standard: 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7
Participate as a member of a professional learning community in order to reflect and improve upon classroom practices CEC Standard 4: ACC4K2 WA Read: 5 IRA Standard 6 CTL Standard 1.4

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/16/12

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