Undergraduate Program Objectives
To enable preservice teachers to acquire knowledge about lesson planning and implementation in a field-based, diverse setting.
To enable preservice teachers to develop skill in evaluating the quality of their instructional practices and lesson planning in a variety of settings including diverse settings.
To enable preservice teachers to acquire knowledge concerning adapting and modifying instruction for learners with special as well as diverse needs
To enable preservice teachers to acquire knowledge an expertise in collaborative consultation skills in a variety of settings.
To enable preservice teachers to examine the inclusionary, diverse environments in which their field based students participate.
To enable preservice teachers to acquire knowledge and experience with instructional technology for learners with special needs.
To enable preservice teachers to acquire knowledge about the legal and ethical bases for extending services to students with special needs.
To enable preservice teachers to acquire knowledge about the referral process.
To enable preservice teachers to examine the process of the development and implementation of the IEP.
To enable preservice teachers to acquire knowledge about the content of the IEP, IFSP, and ITP.
To enable preservice teachers gain knowledge about the variety of disabling conditions as well as the service delivery options available to serve students with special needs.
To enable preservice teachers to understand the role of personnel in general and special education settings.
To enable preservice teachers to gain knowledge and experience in family involvement in the ARD process.
To enable preservice teachers to examine the role of assessment in the special education process as a functional endeavor.
To enable preservice teachers to become familiar with some common assessment instruments and vocabulary.