Course Dates | Offered On Demand

Credits | 2 Transcripted Undergraduate Credits (Does not count toward degree completion)
Corresponds to Concordia Education course EDUC-425.

Delivery Method | Online Asynchronous (Self-paced)

Cost | $595 ($297.50 per credit)

Instructor | Dr. Darrell Stolle

Course Description

This course focuses on the learning differences of K-12 students in American schools and identifies the classroom teacher’s responsibility to meet the needs of diverse learners. It acquaints prospective teachers with the philosophy of inclusion, provides description of categorical disability areas, examines examples of school support services and introduces federal legislation, laws and court cases which have defined education services to be provided to children with special needs.

Objectives

This course will:

Provide a focused understanding of topics surrounding special education.

Allow time for reflection on working with students who live with disabilities.

Familiarize prospective teachers with federal laws pertaining to disabilities as they apply to school settings.

Familiarize prospective teachers with the categories of disability and related services provided by schools for students with disabilities.

Introduce prospective teachers to the philosophy of inclusion and explore practices conducive of inclusion in their classroom.

Explore various strategies for teaching in an inclusive classroom. Some specific examples include:

Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Multi-tiered Systems of School Support (MTSS)
Response to Intervention (RTI)
Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS).

Expectations

Course Materials & Quizzes

You should take notes and focus on understanding the concepts introduced in each module as you work through the material provided. You do not need to memorize anything, since quizzes are open book; you may use your notes and other resources.

You must pass quizzes with 80%. Any missed questions will be repeated until you answer them correctly, then you may advance to the next module.

Modules

Module One
Introduction to Special Education (SPED)

Module Two
Perceptions About Disability

Module Three
People First Language, Basic Terminology, and SPED Overview

Module Four
Understanding Response to Intervention (RTI) and the Individualized Education Program (IEP)

Module Five
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Differences

Module Six
Addressing Aggressive, Noncompliant behavior

Module Seven
Creating an Inclusive Classroom

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Dr. Darrell Stolle
Professor & Department Chair | Education Department
Concordia College

Graduate & Continuing Studies
901 8th St S
Moorhead, MN 56562
Concordia College
continue@cord.edu
218.299.3567

Dr. Darrell Stolle
dstolle@cord.edu