SPED 410: Primary Grade Learning Environments: Assessment, Curriculum, Instruction, and Intervention

Course Description

This course is designed to give the teacher candidate an opportunity to learn about and examine relevant theories, practices, and policies pertaining to planning, instruction, and assessment of children in the primary grades within a variety of learning environments. Candidates will identify and develop culturally and linguistically responsive curriculum in accordance with child and family outcomes across developmental domains and academic content areas. Specific focus will be on approaches to service delivery (e.g., instructional and assistive technology, instructional strategies) and specific interventions for children across a range of student strengths and needs in the primary grades. Professional roles and responsibilities will be explored within the context of interdisciplinary and interagency programs including kindergarten, public schools, charter schools, non-public schools, virtual schools, etc. Prerequisites: SPEC ED 309, 371, 373, 374, and 375. Taken one to two terms prior to student teaching. Special course fees may apply.