EDUC 3300 - Learners and Learning Environments

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Educator Preparation Program
Co-requisite: EDUC 3350
This course presents a comprehensive examination of the cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, linguistic and gender characteristics of middle and high school students with special needs. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of the historical, social, political, economic, cultural and legal foundations of special education and services to students with exceptionalities. Candidates will explore the characteristics of effective learning environments and identify classroom management strategies that promote a classroom setting that is ethical, respectful, welcoming, safe, rigorous, relevant, and adapted for a variety of learners. Field experiences will focus on students in the context of the classroom and will include focused observations, studies of diverse learners. Candidates will be introduced to classroom technologies for use in a digital learning environment.