ELED 3100 - Learners and Learning Environments

(3) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Educator Preparation
Co-requisite: ELED 3300.
This course presents a comprehensive examination of the cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, socioeconomic, cultural, racial, linguistic, and gender characteristics of elementary learners with exceptionalities. 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. Candidates will be introduced to classroom technologies for use in a digital learning environment.