SPE 523 Methods and Content in Mathematics for Students with Disabilities

This course focuses on understanding and implementing state and national standards in the teaching of mathematics as related to the general and special education curricula. In this course, candidates engage in critical evaluation of high-quality mathematics instruction approaches and methods. Candidates use assessments to develop short-term and long-term instructional/intervention plans for students with mathematical learning difficulties or disabilities. Candidates also have opportunities to practice teaching mathematical content and lessons guided by Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, high-leverage practices (HLPs) for special educators, and Learning by Scientific Design (LbSD) teaching principles. Pre-requisite(s): SPE 501 and SPE 572. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours