SPE 576 Practicum II: Curricular Content Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom

This course focuses on scope, sequence, planning, and implementation of language arts, reading, math, science, and social studies (various content) curricula for diverse learner classrooms. Emphasis is placed on developing consecutive lessons within a general education content unit aligned with Illinois Learning Standards and Culturally Relevant Teaching and Leading Standards incorporating innovative research-based curricular strategies including Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Differentiated Instruction (Dl) and Learning by Scientific Design (LbSD). Methods for addressing Individual Education Plan (IEP) goals /objectives/benchmarks, learning targets and student identities in an inclusive and/or co-taught education model are covered. For learners needing further learning supports, accommodations and modifications are applied to curriculum and classroom environment. Critical evaluation, analysis and reflection of planning and teaching practices are emphasized. 20 field hours are required. Pre-requisite(s): SPE 500, SPE 501, SPE 502 or 526, SPE 506, SPE 507, SPE 508, SPE 509, SPE 523, SPE 572. Co-requisite(s): SPE 573. 3 semester hours.