SED 661 Coop. Lrn. Spec. Needs. Studen

This course focuses on promoting student achievement and development in a collaborative learning community. Communication skills for effective teaching in an inclusive or special education setting are described, modeled and then practiced by course participants. Through the lens of cooperative learning, participants will focus on the following topics: curriculum development, planning and behavior management, instructional planning, and differentiating instruction. Improving students? social competence and the acquisition of functional living skills will be explored. In addition, participants will demonstrate effective collaborations among teachers and other professionals and discover ways to establish partnerships with families and community.