Mar 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog Archived Catalog

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SPEC 401 Differentiated Instruction

3 Credits

This course is designed to teach students about the academic and functional performance needs of individuals with disabilities. Students learn to identify and plan instruction for learning differences, as well as develop instructional strategies and appropriate learning environments for students in inclusive settings. Students demonstrate efficient differentiated instruction activities and an understanding of the efficient planning, coordination, and delivery of effective instruction that are required for inclusive settings.

NOTE: All students pursuing Early Elementary (PK–4) and Special Education (PK–8) Certification are required to successfully complete ECE 101, Teaching as a Profession: PK–4, before taking any other required course in the major. Students pursuing Secondary Teacher Certification in either Biology/General Science, English, or Social Studies are required to successfully complete EDU 101, Teaching as a Profession, before taking any other required course in the major. Proof of a current FBI Fingerprint Clearance, a Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance, and a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance is required and must be submitted to the Dean of Education and Human Service’s office in order to begin any ECE, EDU, or SPEC course. No student may begin these classes without all current clearances. EDU 230, Introduction to Exceptionalities, is a prerequisite to all Special Education {SPEC] courses.



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