Current version - Indiana University South Bend

3143 IU SOUTH BEND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EDUC-K 480
EDUC-K 490
EDUC-K 500
EDUC-K 501
EDUC-K 502
EDUC-k 503
Student Teaching in Special
Education (6-10 cr.)
P: Senior standing and completion of
major requirements. Provides experience
for each student in his or her respective
area of exceptionality, under the direction
of a supervising teacher, in an educational
school setting. Additional fee required;
S/F graded. II
Research in Special Education (1-3 cr.)
Individual research.
Topical Workshop in Special
Education (1-3 cr.)
P: Consent of instructor. Develops
knowledge and skills in the education
of the culturally deprived, emotionally
disturbed, gifted, trainable mentally
retarded, visually handicapped, or
neurologically impaired. S/F graded. I, S
Adapting Computers for special
EDUCATION (3 cr.)
P: EDUC-W 200 or equivalent. Provides
background information and experiences
necessary to plan for and integrate special
education technology into the curriculum
of the special education classroom and
for individuals with handicaps in the
mainstream situation: software/uses,
integration/implementation planning,
IEP/data management, adaptive devices,
and funding. Additional fee required. II, S
communication and children with
exceptional needs (3 cr.)
This course focuses on language and
communication development, language
disorders, and intervention of language of
public school children. The relationship
of language acquisition, developmental
disabilities, and assessment will be
emphasized through lecture and literature
review.
Advanced Classroom Management
Techniques for Special Educators (3 cr.)
The course focuses on in-depth
application of behavioral and instructional
interventions for exceptional learners
from diverse backgrounds. Included are
techniques in positive behavioral support,
problem solving, crisis intervention,
social skills development, self-advocacy,
classroom management, and group
and individual behavior management.
Integration in general education
environments is emphasized.
EDUC-K 505
EDUC-K 507
EDUC-K 508
EDUC-K 511
EDUC-K 512
EDUC-K 520
Introductory Special Education for
Graduate Students (3 cr.)
P: Graduate standing or consent of
instructor. Basic special education
principles for graduate students with no
previous course work in special education.
Students cannot receive credit for both
EDUC-K 205 and EDUC-K 505. I, II, S
national board for professional
teaching standards project (3 cr.)
This course addresses the needs of
candidates as they create a portfolio
that provides evidence that they meet
the highest standards of the teaching
profession. The course focuses on
standards and certification cumulating in a
professional teaching portfolio.
math and science methods for
special education
This course examines the various
approaches to teaching and adapting
mathematics and science for students
with special needs. Special attention will
be given to writing instructional objectives
and accommodations for classrooms and
Individualized Education Programs.
language arts methods for special
EDUCATION (3 cr.)
This course examines the various
approaches to teaching and adapting
reading and writing for students with
special needs. Special attention will be
given to writing instructional objectives
and accommodations for classrooms and
individualized education programs.
Advanced Computer Technology for
Special Education (3 cr.)
Advanced study of general and specialized
applications of microcomputers and
related technologies to exceptional
learners. Topics include microcomputers
and classroom management,
microcomputers and video-assisted
instruction, and special applications of
current technologies with exceptional
groups. An overview of traditional AT
assessments and a working knowledge of
best practice in assistive technology areas
are emphasized.
Survey of Behavior Disorders (3 cr.)
P: EDUC-K 505. An advanced survey
of the literature related to behaviorally
disordered/emotionally disturbed
children, including historical information,
theoretical approaches, characteristics,
and issues.
P = Prerequisite, R = Recommended, C = Concomitant, VT = Variable Title
I = fall semester, II = spring semester, S = summer session(s)