Instructional Practices for Adolescent Students with Moderate/Severe Disabilities

This course covers curriculum and instructional practices for use with adolescent students with moderate/severe disabilities, including standards-based and research validated methods of instruction in the core content areas of communication development, functional academics and life adjustment skills, as well as the impact of cultural and linguistic diversity on learning, transitional planning, and collaboration with families. Additional topics will include the selection of appropriate technology, best instructional practices in inclusive and non-inclusive settings, the development of social skills programs, and the development of appropriate IEP goals and objectives. Additionally, collaboration with schools and community agencies will be discussed.PREREQ: EDS 712 – The Adolescent with Disabilities

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