Overview
Description
Study human development from conception through old age. Physical, intellectual, social and emotional growth examined in the 8 stages of development (prenatal, infancy, early childhood, school age children, adolescence, early adulthood, middle adulthood and later adulthood) from biological, psychological, socio cultural and life-cycle perspectives. Fulfills part of the Nevada Generalist endorsement for special education teaching, and is aligned with the InTASC Standards.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Other
Related Courses
Formerly Known As SPED 563
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- comprehend educational research and write summaries of research articles using professional language and APA writing style.
- use online databases to locate peer-reviewed research articles.
- recognize the importance of educational research for improving instructional practices.
- understand, identify and describe the different characteristic of students identified with a disability under IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Act) co-teaching, classroom accommodations, etc.
- identify and describe diversity in the classroom, individual learning styles, and unique patterns of learning and development.
- demonstrate communication techniques and discuss innovative ways to involve family and community in the educational experience.
- demonstrate an awareness of and examine basic characteristics including physical appearance, health issues, learning and/or communication challenges, behavior challenges, etc.
- access common services provided by the school district personnel (i.e.; Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Co-operative Teaching, Behavior Mentor.