SPE 438 Methods for Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities

This course prepares candidates in cross-categorical P-22 methodology for teaching students who receive special education services with low incidence disabilities. Low- incidence disabilities categories: blindness, low vision, deafness, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blindness, significant developmental delay, complex health issues, serious physical impairment, multiple disability and certain spectrum of autism. Students will gain an understanding of individual and developmental learning needs, as well as how to support students by differentiating instruction, promoting engagement, and creating inclusive learning environments. Additionally, students will explore real life stories of people with low incidence disabilities to gain various perspectives of family, school, and community levels of support for the social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of students. Ten field hours required. Pre-requisite(s): SPE 401. Co-requisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours