SPE573 Differentiated and Inclusive Curriculum & Instruction I

This course focuses on planning and implementing differentiated and inclusive curricula and instruction as related to the general education curriculum and legal requirements. Emphasis will be placed on transition and comprehensive person-centered planning, self-determination, vocational instruction, functional and life-skills curriculum development and implementation, task analysis, and errorless learning strategies. Candidates will use present levels of performance to develop IEP goals; objectives/ benchmarks related to Illinois Learning Standards and IDEA requirements are incorporated into instructional planning. Prerequisite(s): Admission to NCE and the MAT Special Education Traditional Program, SPE500, SPE501, SPE506, SPE509. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours